Practice - Sequence Alignment
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Practice Questions
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What is the purpose of sequence alignment?
💡 Hint: Think about why comparing DNA is important.
What does BLAST stand for?
💡 Hint: It's a tool for searching similarities.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the main purpose of sequence alignment?
💡 Hint: Think about the function of comparing DNA or protein sequences.
True or False: BLAST is an example of a sequence alignment tool.
💡 Hint: Recall what BLAST is used for.
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Challenge Problems
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You have two DNA sequences: Sequence A (AGCTTAGC) and Sequence B (AGTTGAC). Use global alignment principles to assess if these sequences share a homologous region and explain your reasoning.
💡 Hint: Consider common bases and where they align.
A scientist uses MSA for three protein sequences (P1, P2, P3) and finds a conserved region. Based on this information, how might this influence therapeutic approaches for diseases?
💡 Hint: Think about how evolutionary conservation aids in understanding function.
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