Why is whole-exome sequencing cheaper and faster than whole-genome sequencing?

a. It only sequences the proteins produces by the DNA.
b. It only sequences the DNA’s short, non-coding regions.
c. It only sequences the DNA’s coding, exon-producing regions.
d. It only sequences the promoter regions.


c. It only sequences the DNA’s coding, exon-producing regions.

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A. Proton-positively charged; neutron-uncharged; electron-negatively charged B. Proton-negatively charged; neutron-uncharged; electron-positively charged C. Proton-positively charged; neutron-negatively charged; electron-uncharged

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The oldest fungal fossils resemble ____, a group of modern fungi

a. lichens b. yeasts c. chytrids d. amoebas e. cyanobacteria

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Following their production in the testis, immature sperm cells are transferred just outside the testis to the ________, where they mature

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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The minimum sterilizing conditions in a steam autoclave are

A. 160°C for 2 hours. B. 100°C for 30 minutes. C. 63°C for 30 minutes. D. 71.6°C for 15 seconds. E. 121°C at 15 psi for 15 minutes.

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