Molecular barcodes are:

A. barcodes stamped on vegetables in the supermarket to indicate freshness
B. DNA sequences used to identify and catalog biodiversity
C. radioactively labeled genes used to detect horizontal transfer of genes
D. genetic inversions used to detect crossovers
E. All of the choices provided are incorrect.


B. DNA sequences used to identify and catalog biodiversity

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s)

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