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What do gene banks do?

Important Questions on Molecular Basis of Inheritance

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What do you understand by a genome?
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How has the sequencing of human genome opened new windows for treatment of various genetic disorders. Discuss amongst your classmates.
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In history of biology, human genome project led to the development of 
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Which international agencies initiated the human genome project?
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The total number of genes in humans is far less (<25000) than the previous estimate (up to 140000 genes). Comment.
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What would be DNA size in the haploid human cell? (3.2Billion Base Pairs/ 5.2Billion Base Pairs)
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Write an essay on the human genome project in detail.
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List the two methodologies which were involved in human genome project. Mention how they were used?
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Give an account of the methods used in sequencing the human genome.
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The vector commonly used for sequencing the human genome is
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What is gene library?
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Now, the sequencing of total genomes is getting less expensive day by the day. Soon it may be affordable for a common man to get his genome sequenced. What, in your opinion could be the advantage and disadvantage of this development?
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Gene banks comprises of mainly
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Explain the process of formation of genomic library.
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Why is the Human Genome Project called a mega project?

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Give any six features of the human genome.
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Mention the contribution of genetic maps in the human genome project.
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Amino acid sequences of proteins are stored in
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Read the following statements carefully and select the correct option.

A. Sanger is credited for developing the method for determination of amino acid sequence in proteins.

B. Repeated sequence makes up a very large portion of the human genome.

C. The functions are unknown for over 50% of discovered genes.

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Expand 'YAC' and mention what was it used for.