12 Questions
What is the primary focus of a systems biology approach?
Investigating the components of cellular networks and their interactions
What is the main difference between systems biology and synthetic biology?
Systems biology focuses on complex interactions, while synthetic biology focuses on designing systems
What is a key feature of biological systems that systems biology recognizes?
Biological parts are interconnected and interdependent
What is a goal of systems biology?
To develop predictive models for individualized medicine
What is a characteristic of systems biology?
It is a holistic approach that studies complex interactions at the system level
What is the consequence of recognizing the interconnectedness of biological parts?
It provides tools and frameworks to capture the relationships between biological parts
What is the primary goal of synthetic biology?
To engineer novel functionality into organisms
What is the potential application of an engineered gut bacteria in the treatment of diabetes?
To produce insulin only when blood sugar increases
What type of equations are commonly used to model synthetic gene circuits?
Ordinary differential equations (ODEs)
What type of data is collected to understand the behavior of synthetic gene circuits?
All of the above, including time series single cell data
What is a key characteristic of synthetic gene networks?
They are modeled as systems of chemical reactions
What type of interaction gives rise to circuit-type behavior in synthetic gene networks?
Chemical interactions
Test your understanding of the basics of systems biology, including theoretical principles, experimental techniques, and related disciplines. Learn how systems biology approaches the study of cellular networks and their interactions.
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