In Hierarchical Sequencing, What Role Do Bacterial Artificial Chromosomes Play

question 145

Multiple Choice

In hierarchical sequencing, what role do bacterial artificial chromosomes play?

• A) They are used to amplify and maintain copies of a given sequence.
• B) They are used to determine the chromosomal location of a given sequence fragment.
• C) They are used to break DNA into fragments.
• D) Each one contains a genomic library.
• E) None of the above; bacterial artificial chromosomes are not used in hierarchical sequencing.

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