Which of the Following About Genome Sequencing Is True

question 37

Multiple Choice

Which of the following about genome sequencing is true?

• A) In hierarchical sequencing, but not high-throughput sequencing, DNA is amplified in BAC vectors.
• B) In hierarchical sequencing, a genetic map is made after the DNA is sequenced.
• C) Shotgun sequencing is considerably slower than hierarchical sequencing.
• D) The human genome was first sequenced by high-throughput methods.
• E) DNA sequence determination by chain termination is the basis of shotgun sequencing only.

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