Phenomics
Phenomics
Phenomics (pronunciation: /fiːˈnɒmɪks/) is a branch of science that studies the physical and biochemical traits of organisms as they change in response to genetic mutation and environmental influences.
Etymology
The term "phenomics" is derived from the Greek word "phaino," which means "to show," and "ome," a suffix used in biology to indicate a field of study. Thus, phenomics is the study of what is shown or expressed by the organism.
Definition
Phenomics is the comprehensive study of phenotypes, or the observable characteristics of an organism. These characteristics can be anything from physical traits such as height and weight, to biochemical traits such as enzyme levels and metabolic processes. Phenomics is closely related to genomics, the study of an organism's entire genetic makeup, and proteomics, the study of an organism's entire protein set.
Importance
Phenomics is an important field of study because it helps scientists understand how genes and environment interact to shape an organism's phenotype. This understanding can be used to predict how an organism will respond to changes in its environment, and can also be used to identify genes that are associated with certain phenotypes. This has applications in many areas, including medicine, agriculture, and conservation biology.
Related Terms
- Genomics: The study of an organism's entire genetic makeup.
- Proteomics: The study of an organism's entire protein set.
- Metabolomics: The study of the small molecules, or metabolites, that are found within an organism.
- Transcriptomics: The study of all the RNA molecules, or transcripts, produced by an organism.
- Environment: The surroundings or conditions in which an organism lives or operates.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Phenomics
- Wikipedia's article - Phenomics
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