Why Was It Necessary to Modify the Standard Sequence Assembly

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why was it necessary to modify the standard sequence assembly algorithms when analyzing DNAs from many different pooled species?

• A)Sequencing techniques had improved sufficiently that obtaining accurate repetitive sequences was no longer a technical challenge.
• B)Sequence-read lengths of repetitive DNA had increased sufficiently by the time of the Venter et al.work that they were almost as long as the sequences from nonrepetitive DNA.
• C)DNAs from abundant organisms would occur frequently in the sample,making them look like repetitive DNAs.
• D)DNAs from the largest organisms would occur infrequently in the sample,making them look like repetitive DNA.

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Rule of 70

A formula used to estimate the number of years required for an investment or the economy's output to double, calculated by dividing 70 by the annual growth rate.

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The preference to avoid uncertainty and potential losses in decision-making, favoring safer options even if they offer lower potential returns.

Portfolio

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