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Now , sequencing of total genomes is getting less expensive day by day. Soon it may be affordable for a common men to get his genome sequenced. What in your opinion could be the advantage and disadvantage of this development?

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### Step-by-Step Text Solution **Step 1: Introduction to Genome Sequencing** - Genome sequencing refers to the process of determining the complete DNA sequence of an organism's genome. With advancements in technology, the cost of sequencing has decreased significantly, making it more accessible to the general public. **Step 2: Advantages of Affordable Genome Sequencing** 1. **Identification of Genetic Disorders**: - Individuals can identify genetic predispositions to certain diseases, allowing for early intervention and personalized medicine. ...
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NCERT EXEMPLAR ENGLISH-MOLECULAR BASIS INHERITANCE -Short Type Answer Questions
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  2. Give any six features of the human genome.

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  3. During DNA replication, why is it that the entire molecule does not o...

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  4. Retroviruses do not follow central dogma. Comment.

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  5. In an experiment, DNA is treated with the compound which tends to plac...

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  6. What would happen if histones were to be mutated and made rich in acid...

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  7. Recell the experiments done by frederick Griffith, Avery, MacLeod and ...

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  8. You are repeating the Hershey-Chase experiment and are provided with t...

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  9. There is only one possible sequence of amino acids when deduced from a...

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  10. A single base mutation in a gene may not 'always' result in loss or ga...

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  11. A low level of expression of lac operon occurs at all the time. Can yo...

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  12. How has the sequencing of humen genome opened new windows for treatmen...

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  13. The total number of genes in humans is far less(lt25000) the than the...

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  14. Now , sequencing of total genomes is getting less expensive day by day...

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  15. Would it be appropriate to use DNA probes such as VNTR in DNA fingerp...

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  16. During in vitro synthesis of DNA, a researcher used 2', 3'-dideoxy cyt...

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  17. That background information did Watson and Crick have made available f...

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  18. What are the functions of (i) methylated guanine cap? (ii) poly...

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  19. Do you think that the alternate splicing of exons may enable a structu...

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  20. Comment on the utility of variability in number of tansem repeats duri...

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