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What is a Genome?

What is a Genome?. Adult learning module. http://technolog.it.umn.edu/technolog/issues/fall2004/genome.htm. Outline. The following exercise is designed to only take a few minutes to go through to give you an understanding of what a genome is and what genomics studies.

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What is a Genome?

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  1. What is a Genome? Adult learning module http://technolog.it.umn.edu/technolog/issues/fall2004/genome.htm

  2. Outline • The following exercise is designed to only take a few minutes to go through to give you an understanding of what a genome is and what genomics studies. • There will be a short quiz to help with your learning at the end.

  3. The Definition • A Genome is the total set of inheritable traits found in an organism’s chromosomes.

  4. Where is a Genome Found? • A genome is contained in the chromosomes of an organism. Each chromosome stores genetic information known as DNA in a cell.

  5. What Does the Genome Do? • The genes found in a genome are responsible for everything that happens in an organism. • The genes we have make us who we are. Each gene does something different and special. • We do not yet know what all of the genes in humans do.

  6. Do I Pass Along My Whole Genome to My Kids? • Only portions of our genes are passed along to our children. Each person is made up of parts of both of their parents. There is so much information available that what we inherit isn’t always seen in our parents, even though it is there.

  7. What is Studied in Genomic Research? • Many different things can be studied using genomics. Some examples are: • Evolution • What causes a disease • New medical treatments http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/10/24/2069353.htm http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=3343370&page=1

  8. Quiz Time!

  9. Question 1 What is genomics? • The study of inherited traits found in chromosomes. • The study of dinosaurs. • A computer that makes models. • The study of gender.

  10. Question 1 Answer If you picked A…..You are Correct!

  11. Question 2 A parent can pass on traits to their kids that they can’t see. True or False?

  12. Question 2 Answer If you picked True…..You are Correct!

  13. Picture References • http://technolog.it.umn.edu/technolog/issues/fall2004/genome.htm • http://abcnews.go.com/US/story?id=3343370&page=1 • http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2007/10/24/2069353.htm

  14. Learn More • If you are ready to learn more you can visit one of these websites or many others. • http://www.genome.gov • http://www.cdc.gov/genomics/training/GPHP/default.htm http://www.biology-online.org/

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