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Interpretation:
It should be determined that how it is possible to sequence the human genome if every individual is unique and how was the diversity of the human genome addressed.
Concept Introduction:
Genomics is the study of whole set of genes and their functions.
Genome sequencing is the technique that allows researchers to read the genetic information found in the DNA of anything from bacteria to plants to animals.
This process involves determining the order of bases found in DNA also.
Genomics is the study of whole set of genes and their functions.
Human genome consist the information of
Genetic diversity is the sum of genetic information contained in the genes of plants, animals, and microorganisms.
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- When the human genome sequence was finally completed, scientists were surprised to discover that the genome contains far fewer genes than expected. How many genes are present in the human genome? Scientists have also found that there are many more different kinds of proteins in human cells than there are different genes in the genome. How can this be explained?arrow_forwardHow did the Human Genome Project result in more rapid, lessexpensive DNA-sequencing technology?arrow_forwardHow many bases, or letters, are in the human genome?arrow_forward
- If you had a chance to get your genome sequenced, what are some questions you might be able to have answered about yourself?arrow_forwardWhich are the limitations of using massively parallel sequencing to sequence a genome?arrow_forwardIs it possible for their to be a mutation where an individual has incomplete or missing sets of chromosomes? or Would that simply result in the loss of life? I would say an easier way to describe a genome is by calling it either a blueprint of DNA or referring it as one full set of genetic information.arrow_forward
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