Chapter 13.3, Problem 2MI

Summary Introduction

To define:

The term ‘DNA fingerprinting’, ‘Bioinformatics’, ‘DNA microarray’, ‘Single nucleotide polymorphism’, ‘Haplotype’, ‘Pharmacogenomics’, ‘Gene therapy’, ‘Genomics’, and ‘Proteomics’.

Introduction:

DNA is the hereditary material for all living organisms except some viruses.

Explanation of Solution

DNA fingerprinting:

DNA fingerprinting is a method used to set up a connection between natural proof and a suspect in a criminal examination. A DNA test taken from a wrongdoing scene is contrasted and a DNA test from a suspect. In the event that the two DNA profiles are a match, at that point the proof originated from that suspect.

Bioinformatics:

Bioinformatics is characterized as the utilization of devices of calculation and examination to the capture and understanding of natural information. It is an interdisciplinary field, which tackles computer science, physics, mathematics and biology.

DNA microarray:

A DNA microarray (likewise normally known as DNA chip or biochip) is an assortment of minuscule DNA spots joined to a strong surface.

Single nucleotide polymorphism:

A single nucleotide polymorphism (SNP, articulated cut) is a DNA grouping variety happening when a solitary nucleotide adenine (A), thymine (T), cytosine (C), or guanine (G]) in the genome (or other shared succession) varies between individuals from an animal types or matched chromosomes in a person.

Haplotype:

A haplotype is a bunch of DNA varieties, or polymorphisms that will in general be acquired together. A haplotype can allude to a blend of alleles or to a bunch of single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) found on a similar chromosome.

Pharmacogenomics:

Pharmacogenomics is a part of pharmacology deal with utilizing DNA and amino acids sequence data to inform drug advancement and testing.

Gene therapy:

Gene therapy is a technique that utilizes genes to treat or prevent disease.It focuses on the usage of the helpful conveyance of nucleic acids into a patient's cells as a medication to treat infection.

Genomics:

Genomics is the investigation of entire genomes of living beings, and joins components from hereditary genetics. Genomics utilizes a method of recombinant DNA, DNA sequencing techniques, and bioinformatics to arrange, collect, and examine the structure and capacity of genomes.

Proteomics:

Proteomics is a quickly developing field of molecular science that is concerned about the methodical, high-throughput way to deal with protein articulation examination of a cell or a life form. Normal result of proteomics considers are inventories of the protein substance of differentially communicated proteins over various conditions