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A DNA or amino acid sequence consisting of residues that most commonly occur at each position is called:
A DNA or amino acid sequence consisting of residues that most commonly occur at each position is called:
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Consensus sequences help identify conserved regions critical for biological functions.
Updated On: Feb 11, 2026
- Classified sequence
- Compound sequence
- Conjugated sequence
- Consensus sequence
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The Correct Option is D
Solution and Explanation
A consensus sequence shows the most frequent nucleotide or amino acid at each position within aligned sequences. Bioinformatics employs it to pinpoint conserved regions in DNA, RNA, or proteins.
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