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A series of overlapping clones defining an uninterrupted section of a genome is called:
A series of overlapping clones defining an uninterrupted section of a genome is called:
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Remember ”contig” as ”continuous,” representing an uninterrupted sequence of DNA.
Updated On: Jan 2, 2025
- Contour
- Contig
- Capsid
- Chiral
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Solution and Explanation
A contig is a set of overlapping DNA sequences that together represent a consensus sequence for a portion of a genome. Contigs are essential in genome assembly and sequencing projects.
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