Introduction to Systems Biology
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What is the primary focus of a systems biology approach?

  • Designing cells with desired properties
  • Investigating the components of cellular networks and their interactions (correct)
  • Developing predictive models for altered phenotypes
  • Applying only experimental high-throughput techniques
  • What is the main difference between systems biology and synthetic biology?

  • Systems biology is an engineering-based approach, while synthetic biology is a holistic approach
  • Systems biology only studies cells, while synthetic biology studies whole organisms
  • Systems biology is used to study biological parts, while synthetic biology is used to study biological systems
  • Systems biology focuses on complex interactions, while synthetic biology focuses on designing systems (correct)
  • What is a key feature of biological systems that systems biology recognizes?

  • Biological parts are interconnected and interdependent (correct)
  • Biological parts are only studied at the organism level
  • Biological parts are only studied at the molecular level
  • Biological parts are isolated and independent
  • What is a goal of systems biology?

    <p>To develop predictive models for individualized medicine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of systems biology?

    <p>It is a holistic approach that studies complex interactions at the system level</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of recognizing the interconnectedness of biological parts?

    <p>It provides tools and frameworks to capture the relationships between biological parts</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary goal of synthetic biology?

    <p>To engineer novel functionality into organisms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the potential application of an engineered gut bacteria in the treatment of diabetes?

    <p>To produce insulin only when blood sugar increases</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of equations are commonly used to model synthetic gene circuits?

    <p>Ordinary differential equations (ODEs)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of data is collected to understand the behavior of synthetic gene circuits?

    <p>All of the above, including time series single cell data</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key characteristic of synthetic gene networks?

    <p>They are modeled as systems of chemical reactions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of interaction gives rise to circuit-type behavior in synthetic gene networks?

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

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