Gene Function Is Annotated Based on Homology Between the ORFs

question 48

Multiple Choice

Gene function is annotated based on homology between the ORFs of a genome and proteins whose function has been proven experimentally. What ʺ-omicʺ approach could help us determine the function and structure of proteins encoded by uncharacterized ORFs?

• A) metabolomics
• B) metagenomics
• C) transcriptomics
• D) proteomics

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