DNA Protection Assays Identify Specific Nucleotide-Protein Contacts

question 65

Multiple Choice

DNA protection assays identify specific nucleotide-protein contacts. What is the role of deoxyribonuclease (DNase) I treatment in footprint analysis?

• A) DNase I is used to break DNA previously bound to protein.
• B) Protein-bound DNA is protected from DNase I and it can be isolated and characterized.
• C) DNase I prepares protein-bound DNA for sequencing.
• D) All of the above.
• E) None of the above.

Distinguish between different nonparametric tests and their applications.

Calculate and interpret the test statistics and p-values in nonparametric tests.

Understand the process and application of the Wilcoxon rank sum test.

Formulate null and alternative hypotheses for comparing two population locations.

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