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:

Double-Blind Control

An experimental setup where neither the participants nor the experimenters know who is receiving a particular treatment, minimizing bias.

Experimenter Bias

A method in which researchers involved in the study affect the outcomes to reflect a specific result.

Survey

A research method that involves collecting information from a sample of individuals through their responses to questions in order to gather data on opinions, behaviors, or characteristics.

Randomization

A process used in experimental designs to ensure that each participant has an equal chance of being assigned to any given group, aiming to eliminate bias.