The Areas in the DNA That Contain Repeated Segments Are

question 18

Multiple Choice

The areas in the DNA that contain repeated segments are

• A)termed macrosatellites.
• B)termed SNPs.
• C)the basis for DNA fingerprinting.
• D)SCM (self-cloning mechanisms).
• E)unoriginal traits.

Comprehend the process of inferring evolutionary relationships based on observed sequence variations.

Grasp the procedures for aligning DNA sequences and the importance of correcting for multiple and parallel substitutions.

Appreciate the adaptive significance of lateral gene transfer and genome size variation.

Recognize the impact of purifying selection, positive selection, and genetic drift on the genomic features of species.

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