What Is Gene Annotation in Bioinformatics

question 21

Multiple Choice

What is gene annotation in bioinformatics?

• A)identifying protein coding regions within a sequence
• B)describing the functions of protein-coding genes
• C)describing the functions of noncoding regions of the genome
• D)matching the corresponding phenotypes of different species
• E)comparing the protein sequences within a single phylum

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Definitions:

Bubble

A pocket of air or gas in a liquid or solid, often seen in liquids as a spherical shape due to surface tension.

Lesions

Any abnormal tissue change or injury, including cuts, ulcers, or areas of inflammation, that can occur on any area of the body.

Diameter

A straight line passing from side to side through the center of a body or figure, especially a circle or sphere.

Carbuncle

A cluster of boils caused by bacterial infection, typically by Staphylococcus aureus, resulting in a painful, swollen area on the skin.