4. - Longest Common Subsequence
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Practice Questions
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Define the term 'Longest Common Subsequence'.
💡 Hint: Think about how characters can match in order.
What is dynamic programming?
💡 Hint: Recall how certain algorithms optimize problem-solving.
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What does LCS stand for?
💡 Hint: Consider what 'subsequence' implies in mathematics.
True or False: LCS allows rearranging characters to find matches.
💡 Hint: Focus on the definition of subsequences.
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Challenge Problems
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Given the sequences 'ABCDGH' and 'AEDFHR', compute the LCS and explain the significance of your stepwise approach.
💡 Hint: Keep track of matches and visualize them in a grid.
Consider the sequences 'XYZ' and 'YZX'. Assess the LCS and discuss the approach for characters that don't match.
💡 Hint: Plot out comparisons in a side-by-side fashion for clarity.
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