Difference between revisions of "Genome"
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: In a [[multicellular]] [[organism]] each [[diploid]] [[Cell (Biology)|cell]] contains an entire [[genome]]. | : In a [[multicellular]] [[organism]] each [[diploid]] [[Cell (Biology)|cell]] contains an entire [[genome]]. | ||
: The [[genome]] of a [[haploid]] [[Cell (Biology)|cell]] is half the [[DNA]] needed to produce a new [[organism]]. | : The [[genome]] of a [[haploid]] [[Cell (Biology)|cell]] is half the [[DNA]] needed to produce a new [[organism]]. | ||
| − | + | : The '''genome''' of individuals is now being used in [[medicine]] to tailor specific [[drug]]s and other therapies to their genetic code. | |
| + | : For people with [[Inherited Disorder|inherited disorder]]s new treatments can target the specific part of their '''genome''' to treat the cause of the condition rather than just treating the symptoms. | ||
==Beyond the Curriculum== | ==Beyond the Curriculum== | ||
{{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhsIF-cmoQQ}} | {{#ev:youtube|https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AhsIF-cmoQQ}} | ||
Revision as of 12:50, 25 June 2019
Key Stage 4
Meaning
The genome is all of the genetic material in a cell.
About the Genome
- In a multicellular organism each diploid cell contains an entire genome.
- The genome of a haploid cell is half the DNA needed to produce a new organism.
- The genome of individuals is now being used in medicine to tailor specific drugs and other therapies to their genetic code.
- For people with inherited disorders new treatments can target the specific part of their genome to treat the cause of the condition rather than just treating the symptoms.