The Adaptive Lempel-Ziv Compression Algorithm Used by the Compress Utility

question 32

Multiple Choice

The Adaptive Lempel-Ziv compression algorithm used by the compress utility is capable of an average compression ratio of what percent?

• A) 30-40
• B) 40-50
• C) 50-60
• D) 60-70

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Definitions:

Okazaki Fragments

Short strands of DNA formed on the lagging strand during DNA replication, which are later joined to form a continuous strand.

Restriction Enzyme

One of a class of enzymes that cleave DNA at specific base sequences; produced by bacteria to degrade foreign DNA; used in recombinant DNA technology.

DNA Ligase

A substance that helps in the combination of DNA molecules by catalyzing a phosphodiester bond.

Cosmid Cloning Vectors

Hybrid plasmid-bacteriophage DNA vectors used in genetic engineering for cloning large DNA fragments.