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IB Biology HL A3.1.11 Whole Genome Sequencing Questions

Whole genome sequencing began at scale with the Human Genome Project. Current uses include studying evolutionary relationships, gene discovery and pathogen research; future uses include personalized medicine, diagnosis, disease prevention and vaccine targets.

Syllabus
First assessment 2025
Course
Biology HL
Level
HL

Exam points

  • Describe how whole genome sequencing began at scale with the Human Genome Project.
  • Give current uses of whole genome sequencing: evolutionary relationships, gene discovery and pathogen research.
  • Describe future uses including personalized medicine, diagnosis, disease prevention and vaccine targets.

IB Biology HL A3.1.11 Whole Genome Sequencing Questions question 1

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The table shows a comparison of DNA base sequences in several yeast (Saccharomyces) genomes.

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The yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae was the first eukaryotic organism to have its entire genome sequenced. Suggest reasons for the choice of yeast as a study organism.

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