Current miniaturized and automated sequencing methods can sequence hundreds of millions of base pairs in:
A. a few minutes.
B. a few hours.
C. a few days.
D. a week.
E. a few weeks.
B
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a. Cyanobacteria b. Aerobic bacteria c. Anaerobic bacteria d. Photosynthetic viruses e. Aerobic fungi
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A) antiviral medications that are efficient and work well with most viruses B) intravenous feeding techniques C) medications to slow blood loss D) hydrating drinks with high concentrations of salts and glucose
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A) predation B) competition C) parasitism D) herbivory E) mutualism
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