Describe the basic approach to shotgun genome sequencing

What will be an ideal response?


Shotgun sequencing involves cutting the genome into multiple, partially overlapping, fragments, each of which is cloned and sequenced. A computer algorithm is used to assemble the complete sequence by identifying contiguous fragments by their overlapping regions.

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A) samples amniotic fluid. B) can never be lethal. C) poses lesser risk to the fetus. D) provides earlier results.

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A cointegrate is characteristic of replicative transposition

Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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Pollen comes from the

A. anther. B. petal. C. style. D. stigma. E. carpel.

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Konrad Lorenz demonstrated that newly hatched birds would direct their social behavior toward him if they saw him first after they hatched from their eggs. What is this called?

A. Imprinting behavior B. Habituation behavior C. Cross-fostering behavior D. Operant conditioning E. Fixed action patterning

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