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Contrast WGS for gene identification to linkage map-based approaches that you learned about in Chapter 7
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It involves sequencing all the DNA in an organism's genome, including both coding and non-coding regions. WGS can be used for gene identification by comparing the sequenced genome to a reference genome or by identifying variations in the genome that may be Show more…
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Learning Objectives: 1. Distinguish genetic mapping and physical mapping 2. Describe the Shot-gun sequencing approach
Explain the concept of homology and how identifying homologous genes helps researchers identify the function of unknown genes.
Describe several different methods for inferring the function of a gene by examining its DNA sequence.
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