A study comparing the proteins that are produced in sperm cells to those of skin cells would be an example of
A) comparative genomics.
B) functional genomics.
C) pharmacogenomics.
D) metabolomics.
E) proteomics.

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The study comparing the proteins produced in sperm cells to those of skin cells is an example of proteomics, which involves the study of all the proteins that are produced by a cell, tissue, or organism. Proteomics involves the use of various analytical techniques and technologies to identify, quantify, and characterize the functions of proteins. This study does not involve comparisons of genomic sequences, metabolic pathways, or drug responses, so options A, B, and C are incorrect. The study does not measure the small molecule metabolites present in the cells, so option D is also incorrect.

A Study Comparing the Proteins That Are Produced in Sperm