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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How can genomics be utilized in medicine?

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

'Comparative genomics' involves:

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

What is a genome?

<p>The entire hereditary information of organisms (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (B)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of genetics?

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

Which subfield of genomics involves the construction of gene maps?

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

What does functional genomics primarily focus on?

<p>Studying gene transcription and translation (C)</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 (B)</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 (A)</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 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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