The online Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) allows users to
A) predict the proteome of a cell under different conditions.
B) align their genome with that of others to explore differences among humans.
C) search molecular biology databases for nucleotide or protein sequences similar to a query sequence.
D) search their own genome for single nucleotide polymorphisms associated with disease.
E) search a database to identify individuals based on their DNA fingerprint.
Answer: C
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What will be an ideal response?
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