A Sequence Database Such as GenBank Could Be Used to Carry

question 34

Multiple Choice

A sequence database such as GenBank could be used to carry out which of the following processes?

• A) Determine the expression pattern for specific human genes.
• B) Construct a tree to determine the evolutionary relationships between various bird species.
• C) Search for genes that have not yet been identified in eukaryotic genomes.
• D) Compare patterns of gene expression in cancerous and non-cancerous cells.

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Definitions:

Cross-Sectional Study

A research design that examines a data set collected from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time.

Neural Plasticity

The ability of the brain's neural networks to change, adapt, and reorganize in response to learning or injury.

Cross-Sectional Study

A research method that compares subjects of different ages or groups at a single point in time.

Different Ages

The varying stages of life through which an individual progresses, each characterized by distinct physical, psychological, and social changes.