Campbell Biology (11th Edition)

Published by Pearson
ISBN 10: 0-13409-341-0
ISBN 13: 978-0-13409-341-3

Chapter 21 - 21.1 - Concept Check - Page 442: 1

Answer

In whole-genome shotgun approach the genome is cut by multiple restriction enzymes into short fragments which are cloned and sequenced. Computer programs are used to then identify overlapping regions within the fragments.

Work Step by Step

Answers are in figure 21.2, which lists the steps in the whole-genome shotgun approach in detail.
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