Explain How Codon Bias and GC Content Can Be Used

question 80

Essay

Explain how codon bias and GC content can be used to detect horizontal gene transfer within a genome.

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Definitions:

Phenotype

The actual form or constitution of a person as determined by heredity and environmental factors.

Genotype

The genetic makeup of an organism, consisting of the inherited alleles, that determines its specific traits.

Environmental Influences

External factors, such as climate, geographical location, and social context, that affect living organisms and their development.

Menstruation

The monthly shedding of the lining of the uterus (womb) which results in bleeding from the vagina, part of the female reproductive cycle.