For Which of the Following Would a Syntenic Dot Plot

question 19

Multiple Choice

For which of the following would a syntenic dot plot NOT be useful?

• A) when comparing gene orders among prokaryotes
• B) when identifying chromosomal inversions
• C) when examining genomic evolution in bacteria
• D) when only fragments of DNA are available for sequencing

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Straight-Line Method

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Premium on Bonds Payable

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