1. Observations about the unknown fossil.
The observations made for the unknown fossil are;
-It is a heterotroph
-It has vertebrae.
-The fossil lacks thumbs.
-The fossil does not appear to have either fur or feathers.
-The unknown fossil would most likely resemble a crocodile (modern).
-It is a heterotroph
-It has vertebrae.
-The fossil lacks thumbs.
-The fossil does not appear to have either fur or feathers.
-The unknown fossil would most likely resemble a crocodile (modern).
Gene 1
Gene 2
Gene 3
2. Analysis Questions #1-4 for all three unknown fossil genes.
3. Cladogram that includes the unknown fossil based on BLAST data.
4. Define Bioinformatics. Explain other uses for this technology.
Bioinformatics is the “application of computer technology to the management of biological information” (bioplanet.com)
The field has developed several uses, including the fields of molecular biology and genetics. Computers gather, analyze and store data which is later used for the development of gene-based drugs. The computers are able to produce image and signal processing for raw molecular information, allowing scientists to collect data and analyze the data. Genome sequencing, and the study of genetic information has been made possible by Bioinformatics. It is applicable in the Human Genome Project.
The field has developed several uses, including the fields of molecular biology and genetics. Computers gather, analyze and store data which is later used for the development of gene-based drugs. The computers are able to produce image and signal processing for raw molecular information, allowing scientists to collect data and analyze the data. Genome sequencing, and the study of genetic information has been made possible by Bioinformatics. It is applicable in the Human Genome Project.