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Higher Human Biology

Higher Human Biology. Unit 1 Human Cells. KEY AREA 5: Human Genomics. Human Cells Learning Intentions. KEY AREA 5 – Human Genomics Sequencing DNA. 5a) Genomics. The genome of an organism is its entire hereditary information encoded in DNA

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Higher Human Biology

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  1. Higher Human Biology Unit 1 Human Cells KEY AREA 5: Human Genomics

  2. Human Cells Learning Intentions KEY AREA 5 – Human Genomics • Sequencing DNA

  3. 5a) Genomics The genome of an organism is its entire hereditary information encoded in DNA The genome is made up of genes and other DNA sequences that do not code for proteins Human Genomics is the study of the human genome Genomic sequencing involves determining the sequence of nucleotide bases along the DNA Genomic sequencing can be used to find out about individual genes and the entire genome

  4. 5b) Bioinformatics Bioinformatics is the name given to the fusion of molecular biology, statistical analysis and computer technology to map and analyse DNA sequences computer programs can be used to identify base sequences by looking for sequences similar to known genes Bioinformatics can be used to investigate evolutionary biology, inheritance and personalised medicine

  5. 5c) Personal Genome Sequence A personal genome sequence is a complete set of the person’s DNA bases it could be possible that a persons’ DNA is sequenced early in life and kept as a medical record for the future Personalised medicine is based on an individual’s genome Analysis of an individual’s genome may lead to personalised medicine through understanding the genetic component of risk of disease

  6. 5d) Pharmacogenetics Pharmacogenetics is the study of the effects of pharmaceutical drugs on the genetically diverse members of the human population it means that medical treatment could be customised to suit an individuals’ exact metabolic requirements using information gained from genomics e.g. the most suitable drug and correct dosage this could improve drug efficacy while reducing side effects

  7. Human Cells Questions KEY AREA 5 – Human Genomics • Testing Your Knowledge 1 Page 70 Q’s 1-4 2. Testing Your Knowledge 2 Page 76 Q’s 1-3 • What You Should Know Page 76 Q1-12 • Quick Quiz

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