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

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

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

    What is the main focus of genetics?

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

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

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

    What does comparative genomics primarily aim to do?

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

    What is the primary goal of structural genomics?

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

    Which aspect does functional genomics mainly focus on?

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

    What is a genome?

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

    Which term was first coined in 1986 by Tom Roderick?

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

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

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

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

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

    What does structural genomics involve the study of?

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

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

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

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