Introduction to Biological Database Systems

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What are the two major components of bioinformatics according to the text?

Biological databases and protein families

Storing and retrieving information about DNA sequencing, and manipulating the data (correct)

Primary databases and archival databases

Sequence similarity searches and finding features on sequences

Which type of biological database archives experimental results submitted by scientists?

Primary Databases

Archival databases (correct)

Nucleic Acid Databases

Secondary Databases

What is the purpose of secondary databases in bioinformatics?

Applying computational algorithms to primary databases and storing meaningful data (correct)

Storing raw experimental data

Querying DNA sequencing to retrieve data

Storing protein families, motifs, and domains

Which of the following is an example of a Nucleic Acid Database mentioned in the text?

GenBank Signup and view all the answers

What type of tools are used for manipulating the data in bioinformatics according to the text?

Tools for finding features on sequences and comparing sequences Signup and view all the answers

What type of databases are first compared and then filtered based on desired criteria?

Composite databases Signup and view all the answers

What is a GI number in the context of DNA databases?

A unique identifier assigned to each sequence record by NCBI Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a database and a database system?

A database is a collection of related data, while a database system is a collection of structured tables Signup and view all the answers

What does metadata refer to in the context of databases?

Structured data used to describe other structured data Signup and view all the answers

Which aspect does a database NOT possess?

Can be of any size but not varying complexity Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of InterPro database in bioinformatics?

To provide analysed and informative data derived from primary databases Signup and view all the answers

How are data in archival databases different from data in primary databases?

Primary databases store raw experimental results while archival databases store analysed data Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of Nucleic Acid Databases like GenBank and DDBJ?

To archive nucleic acid sequences Signup and view all the answers

In bioinformatics, what are the computational algorithms applied to in secondary databases?

Primary database entries Signup and view all the answers

What is the key function of primary databases like GenBank and DDBJ?

To archive experimental results submitted by scientists Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of composite databases?

To compare and filter data based on specific criteria Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of a GI number in the context of DNA databases?

To serve as a random series of digits for each sequence record Signup and view all the answers

In the context of databases, what does metadata refer to?

Data used to describe other data Signup and view all the answers

What is the main characteristic of a database system compared to a database?

A database system can be organized into a set of records and build a structured table Signup and view all the answers

What aspect does a database NOT possess according to the text?

Stores data in an unstructured manner Signup and view all the answers