Introduction to Bioinformatics Course Overview
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Who is considered the 'Father and Mother of Bioinformatics'?

  • Margaret Dayhoff (correct)
  • GenBank and EMBL
  • James Watson & Francis Crick
  • Frederick Sanger

Who is credited with inventing a method for sequencing DNA, revolutionizing molecular biology?

  • James Watson & Francis Crick
  • Margaret Dayhoff
  • Frederick Sanger (correct)
  • GenBank and EMBL

Which key figure pioneered using computational methods to solve biomedical problems in the field of bioinformatics?

  • Watson and Crick
  • Frederick Sanger
  • Margaret Dayhoff (correct)
  • GenBank and EMBL

What is one of the key roles of bioinformatics mentioned in the text?

<p>Developing algorithms for analyzing molecular data (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which activity is NOT associated with bioinformatics as described in the text?

<p>Enhancing animal productivity through genomics (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the context of bioinformatics, what is the main purpose of sequence analysis?

<p>Predicting the structure and function of biological sequences (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main goal of bioinformatics as described in the text?

<p>Predict the function and structure of proteins and genes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which field is bioinformatics closely associated with, based on the information provided?

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

What important role does bioinformatics play in Public Health, according to the text?

<p>Customizing treatments using genetic profiles (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How does bioinformatics contribute to Forensic Science?

<p>Aiding crime investigations with genetic fingerprinting (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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