Comparative Genomes
Comparative Genomes
A genome is all of the genetic material in an organism, and even though its probably no surprise that all individual organisms in a species have similar genetic features, the similarities between the genomes of different species can be startling.
Learning Objective: Compare and contrast the genomes of a variety of animal species, including how all organisms utilize the same genetic code.
We usually talk about genomes at the species level: the genetic information individuals in a species share in common. Genomes of different species can be compared and contrasted.
This video introduces genomes, including how the human genome compares to other species.
Watch this video; you can select the closed captioning “cc” option if you would like to see the text.
When discussing genomes, these are the most commonly used terms:
Genome Sequencing: this is determining the sequence of bases (A-C-G-T) in chromosomes that is commonly shared by members of a species.
Genome Mapping: this is locating the important functional areas, typically genes, within a chromosome.
The next section has more on gene mapping, locating the functional regions of chromosomes.
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The next section focuses of mapping the location of genes on chromosomes and the role of fruit flies in genetics research.
Check your knowledge – Comparative Genomes
Review your notes. Can you provide example of how animal genomes are similar and how they differ? If so, move forward to the next page.
Learning Objective:
Compare and contrast the genomes of a variety of animal species, including how all organisms utilize the same genetic code.
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Genomes Contents
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