What Is Bioinformatics

question 16

Multiple Choice

What is bioinformatics?

• A) a technique using 3-D images of genes to predict how and when they will be expressed
• B) the application of computational methods to the storage and analysis of biological data
• C) software programs available from NIH to design and synthesize genes
• D) a series of search programs that allow a student to identify which labs around the world are trying to sequence the genome of a given species
• E) a procedure that uses software to order DNA sequences in a variety of comparable ways

Examine religious and secular ethical stances on the uses of technology in reproduction and genetic manipulation.

Recognize the potential benefits and ethical challenges of stem cell research, particularly embryonic stem cell research.

Understand the ethical considerations and societal impacts of human cloning.

Comprehend the reasons behind the United States' tolerance for compensated surrogacy.

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Maturity Value

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