Structural Genomics and Proteomics

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What is the primary focus of structural genomics?

Investigating the physical nature of the whole genome

What is the purpose of genome mapping in structural genomics?

To identify the location and relative distances between genes and molecular markers

What is the unit of measurement used to express the distance between genes on a genetic map?

Centimorgan (cM)

What is the primary requirement for genetic mapping in structural genomics?

Developing a suitable mapping population Signup and view all the answers

What type of map shows the order and location of markers assigned to a chromosome based on linkage analysis?

Genetic map Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of assigning a specific gene to a particular mapping region of a chromosome?

To determine the location and relative distances between genes and molecular markers Signup and view all the answers

What is a read in the context of next-generation sequencing?

The DNA sequence from one fragment Signup and view all the answers

What is composed of contigs and gaps?

A scaffold Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for a contiguous sequence generated by overlapping series of sequence reads?

Contig Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of sequence mapping in genome mapping?

To determine the order of contigs Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between a contig and a scaffold?

A scaffold is composed of multiple contigs Signup and view all the answers

What is the next step after screening parents for marker polymorphism?

Genotype the mapping population Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of cytogenetic mapping?

To track chromosomal alterations Signup and view all the answers

What is the limitation of sequence mapping?

It does not provide genomic context Signup and view all the answers

What is the purpose of linkage analyses?

To calculate pairwise recombination frequencies between markers Signup and view all the answers

What is the main objective of Structural Genomics?

To determine the structures of all genes or all the protein fold families encoded by the genes of living organisms Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a step in Structural Genomics?

Genome modification Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between a genetic map and a physical map?

A genetic map displays genetic distance, while a physical map displays physical distance Signup and view all the answers

What is karyotyping technique used for?

To track chromosomal alterations Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of molecular structure in Structural Genomics?

It is essential for determining the function of proteins Signup and view all the answers

What are the two main approaches used in Structural Genomics?

Experimental and computational techniques Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of Traditional Structure Prediction?

To predict the structure of a protein based on its function Signup and view all the answers

What is a key application of Structural Genomics?

Genetic engineering and drug discovery Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary goal of mapping reads of an experiment to a reference genome?

To assign reads to a specific location in the genome and determine gene expression levels Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of comparing each read with the reference genome?

Multiple alignments between each read and the genome Signup and view all the answers

What is a sequence alignment in bioinformatics?

A way of comparing sequences to identify regions of similarity Signup and view all the answers

What is required for mapping assembly to be possible?

A reference genome Signup and view all the answers

What is the difference between mapping and assembly?

Mapping requires a reference genome, while assembly does not Signup and view all the answers

What is the advantage of mapping over assembly?

Mapping is faster and less memory-consuming Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Strategies of Genomic Structure Determination

Structural genomics determines the structures of all genes or all protein fold families encoded by the genes of living organisms
It begins with structure determination, then predicts their function
Traditional structure prediction focuses on certain gene/s or its/their products, beginning with function of proteins, then predicts their structure

Definition of Structural Genomics

Structural genomics is a field that studies the physical nature of the whole genome, including genetic and physical mapping as well as knowledge of nucleotide sequences
It is also interested in knowing the three-dimensional structure of the proteome

Importance of Structural Genomics

Molecular structure leads to function determination
It represents the first step for the rest of applied science, such as genetic engineering and drug discovery

Steps in Structural Genomics

Genome mapping
- Genetic map: order and location of markers assigned to chromosome based on linkage analysis
- Physical map: displays physical distance between genes
  - Cytogenetic map: visual appearance of a chromosome when stained and examined under a microscope
  - Sequence map
Genome sequencing and assembly
Genome annotation

Genome Mapping

Mapping: process of comparing each read with the reference genome
Assembly: aligning overlapping sequences to form a complete sequence
Contig: contiguous sequence generated by overlapping series of sequence reads
Scaffold: composed of contigs and gaps
Read: DNA sequence from one fragment

Types of Maps

Genetic map: shows order and location of genes and molecular markers on a chromosome
Physical map: displays physical distance between genes

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This quiz covers the basics of structural genomics, including its definition, importance, and steps involved in determining genomic structure. It also touches on genome mapping, sequencing, and assembly. Test your knowledge of this crucial aspect of genomics!