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You Are Interested in the Minimum Set of Genes Necessary

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You are interested in the minimum set of genes necessary for survival of a eukaryotic microorganism such as Saccharomyces cerevisiae. Design an experiment to systematically test which genes are essential for survival and which are not under high nutrient, aerobic conditions.


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Proportion Difference

A measure of the difference in proportions or percentages between two groups in comparative studies.

Pooled Proportion

The weighted average of proportions from different samples or groups, used in statistical analysis.

Null Hypothesis

A default hypothesis that there is no significant difference or effect, often tested against an alternative hypothesis in statistical analyses.

Confidence Interval

A range of values, derived from sample statistics, that is likely to contain the value of an unknown population parameter, based on a specified confidence level.

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