AP BIOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Genomics is the study of the total or part of the genetic or epigenetic sequence information of organisms, and attempts to understand the structure and function of these sequences and of downstream biological products.

Detailed explanation-2: -Genetics is the scientific study of genes and heredity-of how certain qualities or traits are passed from parents to offspring as a result of changes in DNA sequence.

Detailed explanation-3: -Listen to pronunciation. (jeh-NOH-mix) The study of the complete set of DNA (including all of its genes) in a person or other organism. Almost every cell in a person’s body contains a complete copy of the genome.

Detailed explanation-4: -A gene is the basic physical and functional unit of heredity. Genes are made up of DNA. Some genes act as instructions to make molecules called proteins. However, many genes do not code for proteins.

Detailed explanation-5: -Functional genomics involves studying the expression and function of the genome. Genomics can also involve the investigation of interactions between genes and between genes and the environment.