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What is the term used to refer to any difference between the sequence of two individuals' genomes or a reference genome?
What is the term used to refer to any difference between the sequence of two individuals' genomes or a reference genome?
At any particular locus, the two genes may be identical or different. What term is used to describe alternative forms of a gene at the same locus?
At any particular locus, the two genes may be identical or different. What term is used to describe alternative forms of a gene at the same locus?
How many pairs of chromosomes are autosomes in a diploid human cell?
How many pairs of chromosomes are autosomes in a diploid human cell?
Which term refers to the genes and alleles of an individual?
Which term refers to the genes and alleles of an individual?
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What is the term for a large molecule composed of one or more chains of amino acids, with the sequence determined by the DNA?
What is the term for a large molecule composed of one or more chains of amino acids, with the sequence determined by the DNA?
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How many pairs of sex chromosomes are found in a diploid human cell?
How many pairs of sex chromosomes are found in a diploid human cell?
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When two dominant alleles are present, what happens to the expression of recessive genes?
When two dominant alleles are present, what happens to the expression of recessive genes?
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What term describes the physical appearance of a trait?
What term describes the physical appearance of a trait?
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How many coding genes are present in the human genome approximately?
How many coding genes are present in the human genome approximately?
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What type of variation can be harmless or disease-causing in an individual?
What type of variation can be harmless or disease-causing in an individual?
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Which type of genetic variation reflects the differences in a person's DNA compared to other people's DNA?
Which type of genetic variation reflects the differences in a person's DNA compared to other people's DNA?
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What is the approximate frequency of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the human genome?
What is the approximate frequency of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) in the human genome?
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Which of the following is NOT a type of structural chromosomal change?
Which of the following is NOT a type of structural chromosomal change?
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How do single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) vary between individuals?
How do single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) vary between individuals?
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What is the primary purpose of creating reference human genome sequences?
What is the primary purpose of creating reference human genome sequences?
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What outcome can single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have?
What outcome can single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) have?
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What term refers to the collective technologies used to characterize and quantify pools of biological molecules?
What term refers to the collective technologies used to characterize and quantify pools of biological molecules?
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Which pair of dysmorphic syndromes exhibits genomic imprinting where Prader-Willi is paternal and Angelman is maternal?
Which pair of dysmorphic syndromes exhibits genomic imprinting where Prader-Willi is paternal and Angelman is maternal?
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Which statement regarding non-coding DNA is supported by scientific studies?
Which statement regarding non-coding DNA is supported by scientific studies?
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What did scientists previously refer to non-coding DNA as?
What did scientists previously refer to non-coding DNA as?
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Which interdisciplinary field develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data?
Which interdisciplinary field develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data?
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What term describes the role of non-coding DNA sequences in regulating gene expression?
What term describes the role of non-coding DNA sequences in regulating gene expression?
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What is the effect of silent mutations on the protein sequence?
What is the effect of silent mutations on the protein sequence?
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In Hutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), what is the impact of the mutation in Lamin A?
In Hutchinson–Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), what is the impact of the mutation in Lamin A?
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What is the consequence of a nonsense mutation in the genetic code?
What is the consequence of a nonsense mutation in the genetic code?
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What do genome-wide association studies (GWAS) aim to identify?
What do genome-wide association studies (GWAS) aim to identify?
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What is the common outcome of frameshift mutations?
What is the common outcome of frameshift mutations?
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Which nucleotide change leads to the creation of a stop codon in the genetic code?
Which nucleotide change leads to the creation of a stop codon in the genetic code?
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What is the function of alternative splicing mutations?
What is the function of alternative splicing mutations?
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What type of mutation causes amino acid substitutions?
What type of mutation causes amino acid substitutions?
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What is the main purpose of genome-wide association studies?
What is the main purpose of genome-wide association studies?
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What is the goal of the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium?
What is the goal of the COVID-19 Genomics UK (COG-UK) Consortium?
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Which project is responsible for providing genome sequences to the UK government to help manage COVID-19?
Which project is responsible for providing genome sequences to the UK government to help manage COVID-19?
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What term describes identifying new genetic variants and informing actions in response to an outbreak?
What term describes identifying new genetic variants and informing actions in response to an outbreak?
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Which of the following is NOT a model organism mentioned in the text?
Which of the following is NOT a model organism mentioned in the text?
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What is the main purpose of comparative genomics projects mentioned in the text?
What is the main purpose of comparative genomics projects mentioned in the text?
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What suffix indicates a field that focuses on changes 'on top of genomics'?
What suffix indicates a field that focuses on changes 'on top of genomics'?
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What is the role of DNA methylation in epigenetics?
What is the role of DNA methylation in epigenetics?
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How does histone acetylation affect gene expression?
How does histone acetylation affect gene expression?
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What is the impact of turning off genes that regulate cell growth and division?
What is the impact of turning off genes that regulate cell growth and division?
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How does genomic imprinting differ from typical gene expression?
How does genomic imprinting differ from typical gene expression?
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In what way do drugs targeting epigenetic modifications help in treating cancer?
In what way do drugs targeting epigenetic modifications help in treating cancer?
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What is the significance of non-coding microRNAs in epigenetics?
What is the significance of non-coding microRNAs in epigenetics?
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How do epigenetic changes impact the adaptability of cells to their environment?
How do epigenetic changes impact the adaptability of cells to their environment?
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What is the main function of genomic imprinting?
What is the main function of genomic imprinting?
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How do epigenetic changes aid in understanding cancers?
How do epigenetic changes aid in understanding cancers?
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What role do histone modifications play in regulating gene expression?
What role do histone modifications play in regulating gene expression?
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What is the main focus of Genetics?
What is the main focus of Genetics?
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Which field primarily focuses on variations in genes to determine the cause of health conditions?
Which field primarily focuses on variations in genes to determine the cause of health conditions?
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What is the primary focus of Genomics?
What is the primary focus of Genomics?
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Which field involves the study of an organism's genome and its application?
Which field involves the study of an organism's genome and its application?
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What does Proteomics primarily focus on?
What does Proteomics primarily focus on?
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Which field involves studying the study of genes and their roles in inheritance?
Which field involves studying the study of genes and their roles in inheritance?
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What is the main function of proteins in the human body?
What is the main function of proteins in the human body?
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Which type of diseases are caused by multiple genetic variants and environmental factors?
Which type of diseases are caused by multiple genetic variants and environmental factors?
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What is the primary cause of atherosclerosis according to the text?
What is the primary cause of atherosclerosis according to the text?
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Which research study led to the first sequence of the human genome?
Which research study led to the first sequence of the human genome?
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Why was the genome sequence from the Human Genome Project not from a single person?
Why was the genome sequence from the Human Genome Project not from a single person?
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Which type of inheritance is characterized by multiple sets of alleles causing a disease?
Which type of inheritance is characterized by multiple sets of alleles causing a disease?
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What is the primary role of the Human Genome Project?
What is the primary role of the Human Genome Project?
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What is the main focus of the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium as mentioned in the text?
What is the main focus of the Telomere-to-Telomere (T2T) consortium as mentioned in the text?
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What was one of the major advancements mentioned in human DNA sequencing thanks to the Human Genome Project?
What was one of the major advancements mentioned in human DNA sequencing thanks to the Human Genome Project?
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Which project provided the basis for whole genome-wide association studies (GWAS) according to the text?
Which project provided the basis for whole genome-wide association studies (GWAS) according to the text?
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What makes next-generation sequencing technology exciting according to the text?
What makes next-generation sequencing technology exciting according to the text?
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Which project aimed to map genetic variants in the human genome appearing at least at 1% frequency according to the text?
Which project aimed to map genetic variants in the human genome appearing at least at 1% frequency according to the text?
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What was a significant outcome of the Human Genome Project according to the text?
What was a significant outcome of the Human Genome Project according to the text?
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What is one common feature between the Human Genome Project and the HapMap Project?
What is one common feature between the Human Genome Project and the HapMap Project?
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Why is reading a person's whole genome considered a huge task?
Why is reading a person's whole genome considered a huge task?
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Which project focused on creating a human genome-wide haplotype map?
Which project focused on creating a human genome-wide haplotype map?
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What was one of the aims of the 100,000 Genome Project according to the text?
What was one of the aims of the 100,000 Genome Project according to the text?
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Study Notes
Introduction to Genomics
- Genomics is the study of genes and their roles in inheritance, focusing on variations in genes that determine the cause of a health condition.
- The human genome contains approximately 20,000 coding genes, which are the DNA loci that "code" for a "trait".
- Chromatin is composed of DNA and histones, and chromosomes are made up of 2N (diploid) pairs, with 23 pairs of chromosomes in total, including 22 pairs of autosomes and 1 pair of sex chromosomes.
Genomic Variation
- Genomic variation reflects the differences in a person's DNA compared to other people's DNA.
- There are multiple types of variants, ranging from small differences to large differences.
- Structural chromosomal changes include deletion, duplication, inversion, insertion, and translocation variants.
- Single Nucleotide Polymorphism (SNPs) are genetic variations between individuals at individual nucleotides, with approximately 1 in 1000 bases within the human genome showing variation.
Non-Coding DNA
- Non-coding DNA (or "dark DNA") corresponds to parts of the genome that do not code for amino acids.
- Only 2% of the human genome encodes proteins, while the remaining 98% of the genome is non-coding.
- Newer studies have shown that 80% of our DNA shows some degree of activity and could have a purpose.
- Non-coding DNA sequences have known functional roles, including regulating gene expression, maintaining and protecting the structure of the genome, and directing the production of RNA molecules.
Bioinformatics
- Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data.
- Bioinformatics was essential to the overall success of the Human Genome Project.
- The field has established facilities for collecting, storing, organizing, interpreting, analyzing, and communicating genomic data.
The "Omics" Revolution
- The suffix "-ome" comes from the Greek for "all", "every", or "complete".
- Omics refers to the collective technologies used to characterize and quantify pools of biological molecules.
- The "omics" revolution has led to the development of various fields, including genomics, transcriptomics, proteomics, and metabolomics.
Human Genomic Variation
- Human genomic variation is the study of the differences in a person's DNA compared to other people's DNA.
- The study of human genomic variation has identified genetic variants associated with specific traits or conditions.
- Genome-wide association studies (GWAS) have identified genetic variants for diseases such as type-2 diabetes, rheumatoid arthritis, and osteoporosis.
Model Organisms and Comparative Genomics
- Model organisms are species that are studied to understand biological processes and diseases.
- Comparative genomics projects have identified many novel genes and have been of vital importance in the Human Genome Project.
- Examples of model organisms include E. coli, yeast, C. elegans, D. melanogaster, M. musculus, and R. norvegicus.
Epigenetics
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Epigenetics is the study of heritable changes in gene function that occur without a change in the underlying DNA sequence.
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Epigenetics is often referred to as "on top of" genomics because it focuses on the modifications to the genome that can affect gene expression.
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Epigenetics plays a crucial role in the development and differentiation of cells, and is essential for understanding the diversity of cells in the human body.### Epigenetics
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Epigenetics affects gene regulation without changing the DNA sequence, influencing when genes are turned on and off, and which proteins are produced.
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Epigenetics can control the structure of the genome, relaxing tightly packed chromosomes to allow factors controlling gene expression to access genes.
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Epigenetic modifications are mostly transient and reversible, but can also be inherited, enabling cells to respond and adapt to environmental and behavioral changes.
Epigenetics and Environment
- Epigenetics can be influenced by external factors, such as diet, lifestyle, and stress.
- During pregnancy, the epigenome of a developing baby can be influenced by the expectant parent's lifestyle.
Types of Epigenetic Modifications
- DNA Methylation: associated with switching genes off, by attaching a methyl group to a region near the start of a gene.
- Histone Modification: regulates gene expression through chromatin remodeling, including acetylation, methylation, and phosphorylation.
- Non-coding microRNAs (miRNA): bind and target mRNAs for degradation, leading to gene regulation.
Epigenetics and Cancer
- Nearly all cancers display different epigenetic patterns compared to typical, healthy cells.
- Epigenetic modifications, such as methylation profiles, can help grade cancer stages and track disease progression.
- Some genes produce proteins that stop cell growth and division, and epigenetic silencing of these genes can lead to cancer development.
- Epigenetic-targeting drugs are used to treat cancer, either by removing or preventing epigenetic modifications.
Genomic Imprinting
- Genomic imprinting is an epigenetic phenomenon where some epigenetic markers are passed on from parents to offspring, leading to the "parent of origin" effect.
- Imprinting occurs during gametogenesis, resulting in the silencing of either the maternal or paternal copy of a gene.
- At least 80 human genes are known to be imprinted, and the regions are known as differentially methylated regions (DMRs).
Genetics vs. Genomics
- Genetics: the study of genes and how they are inherited, focusing on variations in gene(s) to determine the cause of a health condition.
- Genomics: the study of an organism's genome, including both coding and non-coding regions, and applying this information to understand biological processes.
Human Genome Project
- The Human Genome Project was a large, international collaborative effort that generated the first sequence of the human genome.
- The project involved thousands of researchers, multiple universities, and research centers across the US, UK, France, Germany, Japan, and China.
- The project was a successful example of "big science" in biomedical research, producing a genome sequence that accounted for over 90% of the human genome.
Next-Generation Sequencing
- Next-generation sequencing technology allows for rapid and affordable whole genome sequencing.
- The technology generates a vast amount of data, with sequencing one person's whole genome amounting to around 200GB.
- Whole genome sequencing has applications in healthcare, enabling personalized medicine and disease diagnosis.
The Human Genome Project Moving Forward
- The Human Genome Project contributed to the creation of the HapMap Project and 1000 Genomes Project, which facilitated whole genome-wide association studies (GWAS).
- The 100,000 Genome Project was launched in the UK in 2012, aiming to sequence 100,000 genomes to improve disease diagnosis and treatment.
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Explore the distinctions between genetics, genomics, pharmacogenetics, and pharmacogenomics in the context of medical tools and personalized medicine. Learn about genetic risk factors, epigenetics, and approaches to rare diseases.
