Repeated DNA Sequences Represent a Special Challenge in Genome Sequence

question 45

Multiple Choice

Repeated DNA sequences represent a special challenge in genome sequence assembly. Which of the following would be harder to assemble correctly, assuming the number of copies of the repeat can be determined?

• A)sequences containing repeats longer than the DNA fragments to assemble
• B)sequences containing repeats shorter than the DNA fragments to assemble

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