Q: In the context of the developments in Bioinformatics, the term transcriptome’, sometimes seen in the news, refers to
a) a range of enzymes used in genome editing
b) the full range of mRNA molecules expressed by an organism
c) the description of the mechanism of gene expression
d) a mechanism of genetic mutations taking place in cell
The correct answer is Option 2
Bioinformatics
It refers to the application of computer technology to the management of biological information.
Transcriptome:
- It is a collection or array of mRNA molecules made by a specific type of cell or tissue. Hence, Option 2 is correct.
- A genome is a collection of all the DNA found in a somatic cell’s nucleus and mitochondria, and the transcriptome is the first thing that happens when a genome is expressed.
- The transcriptome undergoes active change, in contrast to the genome, which is distinguished by its stability.
- The transcriptome of an organism fluctuates depending on a variety of variables, including its stage of development and its environment.
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