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Whole-Genome Analysis: Microarray vs NGS
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Whole-Genome Analysis: Microarray vs NGS

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What are the two types of platforms used for whole-genome analysis?

  • High-density oligonucleotide microarray and NGS (correct)
  • Sanger sequencing and RNA-seq
  • Gene expression analysis and chromatin immunoprecipitation
  • Low-density oligonucleotide microarray and PCR
  • What is the primary difference between high-density oligonucleotide microarray and NGS platforms?

  • One is used for gene expression analysis and the other for genotyping
  • One is based on PCR and the other is based on sequencing
  • One is high-throughput and the other is low-throughput
  • One is used for whole-genome analysis and the other is used for targeted sequencing (correct)
  • Which of the following is NOT a type of platform used for whole-genome analysis?

  • Sanger sequencing
  • NGS
  • Gene expression analysis (correct)
  • High-density oligonucleotide microarray
  • What is the advantage of using high-density oligonucleotide microarray platforms over NGS?

    <p>There is no advantage of using high-density oligonucleotide microarray platforms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of whole-genome analysis?

    <p>To determine the sequence of an organism's genome</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of the DNA probes used in whole-genome analysis techniques?

    <p>To span the entire genome at regular intervals</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How many DNA probes are typically employed in whole-genome analysis techniques?

    <p>500,000 to more than 1,000,000</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the benefit of using a high number of DNA probes in whole-genome analysis?

    <p>It increases the resolution of the analysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the relationship between the DNA probes and their complementary genomic sequences?

    <p>The DNA probes are complementary to their genomic sequences</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the outcome of using DNA probes that span the entire genome at regular intervals?

    <p>A comprehensive analysis of the genome is possible</p> Signup and view all the answers

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