Proteomics is the study of proteins and in particular the structure and functions. When combined with genomics it becomes the study of evolution. A similar number of genes is required to make a worm and a person because genes can be different sizes and code for multiple proteins. Proteomics can be used to determine how closely related certain organisms are through the structure and function of their proteins.
In this lab, we will be comparing many different sea organisms to determine their relationships on an evolutionary scale.
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