Genomics and Bioinformatics Methods of Assessment

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What is the term used for the step of finding genes after sequencing?

Gene sequencing

Functional genomics

Genome annotation (correct)

Gene mapping

Which of the following can be used to assign functions to genes after genome sequencing?

Mutagenesis and linkage mapping only

Classical methods and homology searches (correct)

Homology searches only

Computer-based comparisons with known sequences only

What are some benefits of applying genomics in crop improvement?

Reduced crop productivity

Decreased tolerance to abiotic stresses

Increased pests and diseases

Improve crop productivity and nutritional quality (correct)

In the context of genomics, what does 'annotation' identify after genome sequencing?

Regulatory sequences and initiation sequences Signup and view all the answers

How can genomics be utilized in medicine?

For early detection of genetic diseases Signup and view all the answers

'Comparative genomics' involves:

Comparing sequenced genomes of different species Signup and view all the answers

What is a genome?

The entire hereditary information of organisms Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline in genetics applies recombinant DNA and bioinformatics to analyze the function and structure of genomes?

Genomics Signup and view all the answers

What does genomics focus on studying at the DNA, mRNA, proteome, cellular, and tissue levels?

All genes within an organism Signup and view all the answers

Which type of genomics helps determine an ideal genotype instead of only focusing on a few genes?

Comparative genomics Signup and view all the answers

What does the study of whole genomes of populations reveal about responses to biotic and abiotic stresses?

Genetic basis of different responses Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect characterizes genome sequencing as expensive in agricultural applications?

Need for a large amount of information per individual Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of genetics?

Study of heredity Signup and view all the answers

Which subfield of genomics involves the construction of gene maps?

Structural genomics Signup and view all the answers

What does functional genomics primarily focus on?

Studying gene transcription and translation Signup and view all the answers

In genomics, what is the main goal of comparative genomics?

Comparing gene sequences to reveal evolutionary relations Signup and view all the answers

Why is sequencing genomes important according to the text?

To understand how genes work together in an organism Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes structural genomics from functional genomics in terms of focus?

Structural genomics describes protein structure while functional genomics studies protein interactions Signup and view all the answers