Textbook Question
In the human sequence, underline any amino acid that differs from the sequence for the chimpanzee, gorilla, and rhesus monkey.
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Ch. 21 - Genomes and Their Evolution
Urry12th EditionCampbell BiologyISBN: 9785794169850
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Table of contents
- Ch. 1 - Evolution, the Themes of Biology, and Scientific Inquiry8
- Ch. 2 - The Chemical Context of Life8
- Ch. 3 - Water and Life6
- Ch. 4 - Carbon and the Molecular Diversity of Life9
- Ch. 5 - The Structure and Function of Large Biological Molecules9
- Ch. 6 - A Tour of the Cell6
- Ch. 7 - Membrane Structure and Function6
- Ch. 8 - An Introduction to Metabolism6
- Ch. 9 - Cellular Respiration and Fermentation10
- Ch. 10 - Photosynthesis7
- Ch. 11 - Cell Communication7
- Ch. 12 - The Cell Cycle11
- Ch. 13 - Meiosis and Sexual Life Cycles10
- Ch. 14 - Mendel and the Gene Idea14
- Ch, 15 - The Chromosomal Basis of Inheritance6
- Ch. 16 - The Molecular Basis of Inheritance9
- Ch. 17 - Gene Expression: From Gene to Protein9
- Ch. 18 - Regulation of Gene Expression10
- Ch. 19 - Viruses6
- Ch. 20 - DNA Tools and Biotechnology7
- Ch. 21 - Genomes and Their Evolution8
- Ch. 22 - Descent with Modification: A Darwininan View of Life6
- Ch. 23 - The Evolution of Populations5
- Ch. 24 - The Origin of Species6
- Ch. 25 - The History of Life on Earth8
- Ch. 26 - Phylogeny and the Tree of Life8
- Ch. 27 - Bacteria and Archaea6
- Ch. 28 - Protists7
- Ch. 29 - Plant Diversity I: How Plants Colonized Land7
- Ch. 30 - Plant Diversity II: The Evolution of Seed Plants6
- Ch. 31 - Fungi5
- Ch. 32 - An Overview of Animal Diversity4
- Ch. 33 - An introduction to Invertebrates6
- Ch. 34 - The Origin and Evolution of Vertebrates7
- Ch. 35 - Vascular Plant Structure, Growth, and Development10
- Ch. 36 - Resource Acquisition and Transport in Vascular Plants8
- Ch. 37 - Soil and Plant Nutrition11
- Ch. 38 - Angiosperm Reproduction and Biotechnology8
- Ch. 39 - Plant Responses to Internal and External Signals8
- Ch. 40 - Basic Principles of Animal Form and Function8
- Ch. 41 - Animal Nutrition7
- Ch. 42 - Circulation and Gas Exchange7
- Ch. 43 - The Immune System5
- Ch. 44 - Osmoregulation and Excretion6
- Ch. 45 - Hormones and the Endocrine System8
- Ch. 46 - Animal Reproduction9
- Ch. 47 - Animal Development8
- Ch. 48 - Neurons, Synapses, and Signaling6
- Ch. 49 - Nervous Systems8
- Ch. 50 - Sensory and Motor Mechanisms5
- Ch. 51 Animal Behavior6
- Ch. 52 - An Introduction to Ecology and the Biosphere7
- Ch. 53 - Population Ecology9
- Ch. 54 - Community Ecology9
- Ch. 55 - Ecosystems and Restoration Ecology8
- Ch. 56 - Conservation Biology and Global Change6
Chapter 21, Problem 1
Bioinformatics includes
a. Using DNA technology to clone genes.
b. Using computer programs to align DNA sequences.
c. Using a person's genomic sequence to inform decisions about medical treatment.
d. Amplifying DNA segments from a species' genome.
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Understand the term 'Bioinformatics': Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that develops methods and software tools for understanding biological data, particularly when the data sets are large and complex.
Identify the key components of bioinformatics: It often involves the use of computer programs to analyze and interpret biological data, such as DNA sequences.
Evaluate option (A): Cloning genes using DNA technology is more related to genetic engineering rather than bioinformatics.
Evaluate option (B): Using computer programs to align DNA sequences is a core activity in bioinformatics, as it involves computational analysis of biological data.
Evaluate option (C): Using a person's genomic sequence to inform medical treatment decisions is part of personalized medicine, which can be supported by bioinformatics tools but is not solely bioinformatics.
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Key Concepts
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Bioinformatics
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that develops and applies computational tools and techniques for analyzing biological data. It involves the use of software and algorithms to understand complex biological systems, particularly in genomics and molecular biology. Key applications include sequence alignment, gene prediction, and the analysis of genetic variation.
DNA Sequencing and Alignment
DNA sequencing is the process of determining the precise order of nucleotides within a DNA molecule. Sequence alignment is a method used in bioinformatics to arrange sequences of DNA, RNA, or protein to identify regions of similarity. These techniques are crucial for understanding genetic information and are used in various applications, including evolutionary biology and personalized medicine.
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Genomic Medicine
Genomic medicine is an emerging medical discipline that involves using genomic information about an individual as part of their clinical care. This approach can inform decisions about the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of disease. By understanding a person's genomic sequence, healthcare providers can tailor medical treatments to improve efficacy and reduce adverse effects.
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Textbook Question
Homeotic genes
a. Encode transcription factors that control the expression of genes responsible for specific anatomical structures.
b. Are found only in Drosophila and other arthropods.
c. Are the only genes that contain the homeobox domain.
d. Encode proteins that form anatomical structures in the fly.
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Textbook Question
Two eukaryotic proteins have one domain in common but are otherwise very different. Which of the following processes is most likely to have contributed to this similarity?
a. Gene duplication
b. Alternative splicing
c. Exon shuffling
d. Random point mutations
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