Expressed Sequence Tags (ESTs)allow Researchers to Identify

question 26

Multiple Choice

Expressed sequence tags (ESTs) allow researchers to identify

• A) genes that encode proteins.
• B) microsatellites.
• C) ribosomal RNA genes.
• D) introns.
• E) ring chromosomes.

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Definitions:

Average Rate of Return

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Average Investment

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