A Recent Technical Advancement That Has Accelerated the Study of Genomes

question 12

Multiple Choice

A recent technical advancement that has accelerated the study of genomes is the ability to

• A)sequence large complex genomes rapidly and inexpensively.
• B)rapidly identify and mutate individual disease-causing genes.
• C)determine the function of genes by comparing genome sequences.
• D)edit DNA in germ-line cells to correct disease-causing mutations.

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