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Genomics is the study of the structure, function, evolution and mapping of genomes. Genomes are the complete set of each organism’s genetic instructions, the DNA that allows it to develop and maintain itself. The genome contains chromosomes, which in turn contain genes. The genes contain the DNA that is the actual code of the instructions for the life form. The study of genes includes a number of disciplines that help researchers to understand and manipulate the DNA code that governs all living things.
Deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) is the chemical compound responsible for the development and activities of all living organisms. The molecule is made up of two strands that known as the double helix. Within the DNA strand is contained the four letter code that is used to build every living thing. Four nucleotide bases make up the strands. Adenine, cystosine, guanine and thymine are arranged in unique ways to produce the variations in living organisms and the ways in which they function to survive. Genomes are s
Gene Sequencing Gene sequencing is the process of determining how the nucleotide bases are arranged in a DNA strand. The most common method of sequencing used today is called sequencing by synthesis. A chosen strand of DNA is tagged with a fluorescent material to label it. Then, a compound called a DNA polymerase is used to generate a new strand from the chosen strand. In this way, a longer strand is produced from a short piece on the strand, allowing researchers to search for any variations that may occur
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