What Is the Goal of Functional Genomics

question 35

Multiple Choice

What is the goal of functional genomics?

• A) to determine all of the human genome sequence
• B) to determine the genome sequence of other organisms useful to humans
• C) to determine the purpose of our genes and how they form a human being
• D) to determine how all the proteins within the cell interact
• E) to carry out gene therapy for human diseases

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Definitions:

Maltase

An enzyme that breaks down maltose into glucose during digestion.

Lactase

Lactase is an enzyme found in the small intestine that is responsible for the digestion of lactose, the sugar found in milk.

Carbohydrates

A macronutrient group consisting of sugars, starches, and fibers found in fruits, grains, vegetables, and milk products, essential for providing energy to the body.

Pancreatic Amylase

An enzyme that digests carbohydrates.