MCQ on Scientists and Discoveries in Genomics
Bioinformatics emerged in the 1960s, integrating biology and computer science to analyze biological data. Early efforts focused on sequence analysis. Advances in computing power and […]
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MCQ on Computational Biology
Computational biology is an interdisciplinary field that applies computational methods to analyse biological data. It involves mathematical modelling, data analysis, and simulation to understand complex […]
MCQ on BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Search Tool)
BLAST (Basic Local Alignment Search Tool) is a widely used bioinformatics tool developed by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) for comparing biological sequences against […]
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 […]
MCQ on Whole Genome Sequencing
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, […]
MCQ on Sequence Alignment Technique in Bioinformatics
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. […]
MCQ on Pairwise Sequence Alignment
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 […]
MCQ on Multiple Sequence Alignment
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 […]
MCQ on Human Genome Project
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 […]