Explore topic-wise MCQs in Bioinformatics.

This section includes 3 Mcqs, each offering curated multiple-choice questions to sharpen your Bioinformatics knowledge and support exam preparation. Choose a topic below to get started.

1.

Which of the following is untrue about Shotgun Sequencing?

A. When DNA fragments derived from different chromosomal regions have repeats of the same sequence, they will appear to overlap
B. When DNA fragments derived from different chromosomal regions have repeats of the same sequence, they will appear to scrutinize
C. In a new whole shotgun approach, Celera Genomics is sequencing both ends of DNA fragments of short (2 kb), medium (10 kb), and long (BAC or >100 kb) lengths
D. A large number of reads are then assembled by computer
Answer» C. In a new whole shotgun approach, Celera Genomics is sequencing both ends of DNA fragments of short (2 kb), medium (10 kb), and long (BAC or >100 kb) lengths
Discussion
2.

An alternative method is to sequence all the subclones, produce a computer database of the sequences, and then have the computer assemble the sequences from the overlaps that are found.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion
3.

Once the correct map has been obtained, unique overlapping clones are chosen for sequencing.

A. True
B. False
Answer» B. False
Discussion