Genomics versus Genetics

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What is the step called where computer algorithms are used to find genes after genome sequencing?

  • Gene annotation (correct)
  • Gene identification
  • Gene sequencing
  • Gene mapping

Which of the following is NOT identified during gene annotation after genome sequencing?

  • Non-protein-coding sequences
  • Initiation sequences
  • Protein-coding genes
  • Gene silencing sequences (correct)

What is the purpose of conducting homology searches after annotating genes from a genome sequence?

  • To assign functions to uncharacterized genes (correct)
  • To eliminate non-protein-coding sequences
  • To locate protein-coding genes
  • To identify initiation sequences

Which part of the genome sequence helps direct the growth, development, and maintenance of an organism?

<p>Regulatory sequences (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main benefit of sequencing genomes in terms of finding genes?

<p>Provides a valuable shortcut to find genes quickly (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In comparative genomics, what is compared with the sequence under study?

<p>Known sequences from other organisms (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main focus of genetics?

<p>Analyzing functions and composition of single genes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which subfield of genomics focuses on gene transcription, translation, and protein interactions?

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

What does comparative genomics primarily aim to do?

<p>Compare gene sequences to understand evolutionary relationships (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves cutting the genome into small, manageable pieces to sequence the entire genome?

<p>Construction of genomic sequence data (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of structural genomics?

<p>Describe the 3-dimensional structure of proteins (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does functional genomics mainly focus on?

<p>Biological function of genes and protein interactions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a genome?

<p>An organism's complete set of DNA, including all of its genes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which term was first coined in 1986 by Tom Roderick?

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

What does genomics study at the DNA, mRNA, and proteome level?

<p>All genes (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which discipline applies DNA sequencing methods and bioinformatics to analyze genomes?

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

What does structural genomics involve the study of?

<p>3D structures of macromolecules in an organism (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which process involves determining the entire DNA sequence of an organism?

<p>Genome sequencing (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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