MCQ on Bioinformatics: Concept and Applications
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that combines biology, computer science, and statistics to analyse and interpret biological data, particularly large datasets like DNA sequences. It […]
Bioinformatics is an interdisciplinary field that combines biology, computer science, and statistics to analyse and interpret biological data, particularly large datasets like DNA sequences. It […]
Whole genome sequencing is a process to determine the complete DNA sequence of an organism’s genome. It provides insights into genetic variations, mutations, and diseases, […]
Sequence alignment techniques involve comparing sequences to identify similarities, differences, and evolutionary relationships. Pairwise alignment aligns two sequences, while multiple alignment aligns three or more. […]
Pairwise sequence alignment compares two sequences to identify similarities and differences, crucial in understanding evolutionary relationships and functional similarities. Algorithms like Smith-Waterman and BLAST are […]
Multiple Sequence Alignment (MSA) is the process of aligning three or more biological sequences simultaneously. It aids in identifying conserved regions, understanding evolutionary relationships, and […]
The Human Genome Project (HGP) was an international effort to map and sequence the entire human genome. Completed in 2003, it provided a reference sequence […]
DNA sequencing is the process of determining the precise order of nucleotides within a DNA molecule. It provides crucial insights into genetic makeup, aiding in […]
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) encompasses advanced DNA sequencing technologies capable of high-throughput, parallel sequencing of millions of DNA fragments. This approach revolutionizes genomic research by offering […]
Shotgun sequencing is a method to sequence DNA by randomly breaking it into smaller fragments, sequencing them, and then assembling the overlapping sequences. This approach […]