When sequencing DNA, the "sequencing depth" describes the:
A. sequence length (in bp) determined after alignment of overlapping sequences.
B. number of times a specific nucleotide has been sequenced.
C. number of contiguous sequences generated within a specific gene.
D. percentage of single nucleotide polymorphisms within a gene.
E. average size of DNA sequence generated in preparation for pyrosequencing.
B
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