BBCS-185 EM 2025 SOLVED ASSIGNMENT

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ASSIGNMENT
BIOINFORMATICS
Course Code: BBCS-185
Assignment Code: BBCS-185/TMA/2025
Maximum Marks: 100
Answer all the questions given below.
1. Define the following terms:
i.
Bioinformatics ii. Processing iii. Storage iv. Output
2.5 x 4 = 10 M
2. Explain the applications of Microsoft Office in bioinformatics research. Provide specific
examples of using MS Word, Excel, and PowerPoint in the field.
10 M
3. Who coined the term “Bioinformatics,” and what is its significance in modern biology?
10 M
4. Describe the following:
i.
ii.
Steps involved in creating and using a PowerPoint presentation
Steps involved in creating and using a Excel sheet
5. Differentiate between the following:
i.
ii.
LAN and WAN
Web browsers and Search Engines
6. Write a detailed note on NCBI and its applications.
5 x 2 = 10 M
5 x 2= 10 M
10 M
7. List and explain the roles of at least five biological databases used in bioinformatics
research, such as NCBI, PDB, and UniProt.
10 M
8. Describe the concept of sequence alignment. What tools are commonly used for
sequence alignment, and how do they contribute to bioinformatics?
10 M
9. Explain the terms Similarity, Identity and Homology with suitable examples.
10 M
10. What are some real-life applications of bioinformatics in fields such as agriculture,
medicine, and drug design? Provide detailed examples.
10 M