Comparative Genomics
M5 Written Assignment – Comparative Genomics This assignment consists of one question. Your response should be one or two pages long. Be sure to cite any and all sources correctly so that your academic integrity is not called into question. Copy the following question, add your answer, and submit below in one attached document. 1. a. So far in this course we have concentrated on the importance of the study of the human genome. Why is it important to human health research for scientists to sequence the genomes of other species? Read the following fact sheet: Comparative Genomics Fact Sheet b. Find an article that reports on research into a genetic behavioral disorder in which the genome of another species was used in attempts to determine the location and nature of the mutation. Be sure to include the following: Summarize the article, including a clear explanation of the research. Explain why the researchers chose to study the genome of this species. What technique(s) did the researchers use to attempt to correlate behavior of the animals to a specific region of their genome? For assistance with issues such as library resources, citing sources, plagiarism, tutoring, writing assistance, etc., browse the links that appear when you click on the tabs across the top banner of the course page to find further information. NOTE: Your essay answers to these questions MUST be in your own words. Do not copy/paste any text into your answers unless you are including a properly cited brief direct quotation. I am looking for your own explanationsthis is your opportunity to demonstrate what you know about these topics. The best approach will be to pretend you are explaining things to someone you are tutoring. https://www.genome.gov/about-genomics/fact-sheets/Comparative-Genomics-Fact-Sheet