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1. Introduction to Genetics51m
2. Mendel's Laws of Inheritance3h 37m
3. Extensions to Mendelian Inheritance2h 41m
4. Genetic Mapping and Linkage2h 28m
5. Genetics of Bacteria and Viruses1h 21m
6. Chromosomal Variation1h 48m
7. DNA and Chromosome Structure56m
8. DNA Replication1h 10m
9. Mitosis and Meiosis1h 34m
10. Transcription1h 0m
11. Translation58m
12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes1h 19m
13. Gene Regulation in Eukaryotes44m
14. Genetic Control of Development44m
15. Genomes and Genomics1h 50m
16. Transposable Elements47m
17. Mutation, Repair, and Recombination1h 6m
18. Molecular Genetic Tools19m
- Genetic Cloning
  9m
- Methods for Analyzing DNA
  9m
19. Cancer Genetics29m
- Overview of Cancer
  21m
- Cancer Mutations
  7m
20. Quantitative Genetics1h 26m
21. Population Genetics50m
- Hardy Weinberg
  19m
- Allelic Frequency Changes
  31m
22. Evolutionary Genetics29m

15. Genomes and Genomics

Overview of Genomics

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15. Genomes and Genomics

Overview of Genomics

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Genomics is the study of what?

Specific genes and their activities

The information content of a genome

The study of genomes in their entirety

The study of gene development

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Begin by understanding the term 'genomics'. Genomics is a field of biology focused on the study of genomes, which are the complete set of DNA within an organism, including all of its genes.

Recognize that genomics involves analyzing the structure, function, evolution, and mapping of genomes. It is not limited to specific genes or their activities but encompasses the entire genome.

Consider the scope of genomics, which includes understanding the information content of a genome, such as gene sequences, regulatory elements, and non-coding regions.

Differentiate genomics from genetics. While genetics often focuses on individual genes and their roles, genomics looks at the collective interactions and functions of all genes within the genome.

Conclude that genomics is the study of genomes in their entirety, which includes the comprehensive analysis of all genetic material and its implications for the organism's biology and evolution.