5 Answered Questions for the topic genomes

08/06/19

How do you sequence a tree genome?
I'm writing a grant proposal, and part of the research will involve sequencing and comparing DNA from trees in America and Japan. How does one analyze the genome of a tree and compare it to a... more
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06/27/19

Why does polyploidy give an evolutionary advantage?
I would like to know what advantages polyploidy holds. I have come across a few examples during my research of polyploidy, for example human adults' hearts contain 27% diploid, 71% tetraploid and... more
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05/29/19

Does the genome make sense without knowledge of the ovum?
Much of the literature for laypeople seems to consider (and to spreadthe idea) that an animal (or a plant, I guess) is characterised by itsgenome. I do not know whether the same goes for more... more
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Genomes Genetics

05/29/19

Drosophila reference genome?
Does anyone know the details about which line they are using to sequence as the *Drosophila melanogaster* reference genome?
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Genomes Biology Cell

03/15/19

Why do cells vary in shape and function when they have the same genome and the same organelles?
Why do cells vary in shape and function when they have the same genome and the same organelles. For example: why do all cells have nuclei but red blood cell's don't; why can't the cells of a eye... more
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