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What is the primary focus of genomics?

  • Analysis of protein synthesis in cells
  • Analysis of metabolic pathways in a cell
  • DNA sequencing and understanding the full genome of an organism (correct)
  • Analysis of mRNA levels in cells
  • Which omics technology analyzes the complete set of proteins synthesized by a cell?

  • Proteomics (correct)
  • Metabolomics
  • Genomics
  • Transcriptomics
  • How can metabolomics be utilized in biomedical research?

  • By sequencing DNA to identify SNPs
  • By examining mRNA profiles to track cellular responses
  • By quantifying the entire genome of an organism
  • By analyzing the flux through metabolic pathways (correct)
  • What is a key application of transcriptomics?

    <p>Examining mRNA responses to treatments like drugs or viruses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What do single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) help to correlate with?

    <p>Genome-wide associations with various diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which described omics technology specifically targets lipids in a cell?

    <p>Lipidomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does proteomics reveal about cellular responses?

    <p>Dynamics of protein synthesis in response to stimuli</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tool is commonly used in genomics for sequencing entire human genomes?

    <p>Next Generation DNA sequencing platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of transcriptomics?

    <p>To analyze the full complement of mRNA in a cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does cDNA stand for and why is it used?

    <p>Complementary DNA; it represents the mRNA sequence.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do fluorescent labels play in the transcriptomics analysis?

    <p>They allow for the visualization of different cDNA samples.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In proteomics, what was the traditional method of analyzing proteins before more advanced techniques emerged?

    <p>2-D gel electrophoresis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a gene chip also known as?

    <p>Microarray</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is used for analyzing the proteins in a sample after 2-D gel electrophoresis?

    <p>Liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does SNP analysis primarily involve?

    <p>Comparing variations in DNA sequences against a reference genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can lead to different protein spots in a 2-D gel?

    <p>Post-translational modifications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the extraction method in metabolomics?

    <p>To preserve the compounds for analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which technique is NOT typically used in the separative method of metabolomics?

    <p>Sanger sequencing</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the advantage of metabolomic analysis imply regarding drug interaction?

    <p>It allows direct observation of biochemical changes from drug effects</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Metabolomics can be particularly useful in diagnostics because it can build 'fingerprints' of which condition?

    <p>Different diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many endogenous metabolites are approximately detectable in the human body?

    <p>2900</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What differentiates analysis of metabolites from RNA and Proteins?

    <p>Metabolites have distinctly different properties</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In MS/MS, what is the second stage primarily designed to do?

    <p>Fragment each peak for analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which phase of metabolomics analyzes the data collected from metabolites?

    <p>Computational tools</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    DNA Analysis and Genome Assembly

    • Human genome comprises approximately 3.3 billion base pairs; full assembly and annotation demands extensive human resources.
    • SNP comparisons to a reference genome can be executed in minutes, demonstrating the efficiency of genomic techniques.

    Transcriptomics

    • Involves analysis of mRNA to assess cellular responses to treatments such as drugs or virus infections.
    • Isolation of mRNA is followed by conversion to cDNA, providing a stable DNA copy of mRNA.
    • Fluorescent labels mark cDNA from different time points or treatments, enhancing hybridization to gene chips (microarrays) containing synthetic oligonucleotides.

    Proteomics

    • Focuses on the entire protein repertoire synthesized by a cell at a certain time, useful for revealing responses to external stimuli.
    • Traditionally performed using 2-D gels; proteins are separated based on size and charge, then identified using techniques like LC-MS after digestion with trypsin.

    Omics Technologies Overview

    • Genomics employs DNA sequencing and recombinant DNA technologies to decode an organism's full genome.
    • Metabolomics analyzes all metabolites in a cell, essential for pathway flux determination and diagnostics.
    • Lipidomics assesses the lipid profile in cells, valuable for studying conditions like stroke, diabetes, and obesity.

    Next Generation Sequencing (NGS)

    • Utilizes advanced sequencing platforms (e.g., Roche 454, Illumina, PacBio) for rapid sequencing; allows for comprehensive SNP analysis.
    • Single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) highlight genetic variations correlating with diseases like Alzheimer’s, sickle cell anemia, and certain cancers.

    Metabolomics Phases

    • Extraction method preserves metabolites effectively.
    • Separative techniques (gas chromatography, high pressure liquid chromatography, capillary electrophoresis) are used for metabolite separation.
    • Identification of metabolites facilitated by mass spectrometry or NMR.
    • Computational analysis aids interpretation of complex data sets.

    Applications and Benefits of Metabolomics

    • By comparing control and test samples, metabolomics can reveal disease consequences and establish metabolic fingerprints of various conditions.
    • The technique offers insights into the biochemical effects of mutations and environmental changes, assisting in drug development and understanding side effects.
    • Approximately 2,900 detectable endogenous metabolites exist in the human body, some related to previously uncharacterized gene functions.

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    Explore the complexities of assembling DNA sequences into long contigs and understanding their significance in genomics. This quiz delves into concepts such as SNP comparisons and transcriptomics, highlighting their importance in genomic studies.

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