Unit 1-Human Genomics

Question 1

What is human genomics?

Answer 1

The study of the human genome.

Question 2

What is the genome?

Answer 2

The entire hereditary information of an organism encoded in DNA.

Question 3

What is the genome made of?

Answer 3

Genes and other DNA sequences that do not code for proteins.

Question 4

What is genomic sequencing?

Answer 4

Determining the sequence of nucleotide bases in DNA for individual genes or entire genomes.

Question 5

How are base sequences identified in genomic data?

Answer 5

Computer programs identify sequences by comparing them to known genes.

Question 6

What is bioinformatics?

Answer 6

The use of computer and statistical analyses to compare and interpret sequence data.

Question 7

What can an individual’s genome be analysed to predict?

Answer 7

The likelihood of developing certain diseases.

Question 8

What is pharmacogenetics?

Answer 8

The use of genome information in the choice of drugs.

Question 9

What is personalised medicine?

Answer 9

Using an individual’s genome sequence to select the most effective drugs and dosage for their disease.

Question 10

What are benefits of personalised medicine?

Answer 10

More effective drug choices, improved dosage accuracy, and reduced side effects.