Chapter 23 - Evolution of Genes and Genomes - 23.1 - DNA Sequences Record the History of Gene Evolution - 23.1 Recap - Learning Outcomes - Page 490: 1

A sequence alignment technique is used to compare the nucleotide or amino acid sequences of molecules from different organisms. This occurs after identification of the homologous positions, when the locations of deletions and insertions in the molecules are found.

A sequence alignment technique is used to compare the nucleotide or amino acid sequences of molecules from different organisms. This occurs after identification of the homologous positions, when the locations of deletions and insertions in the molecules are found.