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?

    <p>Regulatory sequences and initiation sequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How can genomics be utilized in medicine?

    <p>For early detection of genetic diseases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'Comparative genomics' involves:

    <p>Comparing sequenced genomes of different species</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a genome?

    <p>The entire hereditary information of organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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

    <p>All genes within an organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Comparative genomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Genetic basis of different responses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect characterizes genome sequencing as expensive in agricultural applications?

    <p>Need for a large amount of information per individual</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main focus of genetics?

    <p>Study of heredity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which subfield of genomics involves the construction of gene maps?

    <p>Structural genomics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does functional genomics primarily focus on?

    <p>Studying gene transcription and translation</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Comparing gene sequences to reveal evolutionary relations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why is sequencing genomes important according to the text?

    <p>To understand how genes work together in an organism</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

    <p>Structural genomics describes protein structure while functional genomics studies protein interactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

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