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Which method is used for local sequence alignment?

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Remember the comparison: \[ \boxed{ \begin{aligned} \text{Needleman-Wunsch} &\rightarrow \text{Global Alignment} \\ \textbf{Smith-Waterman} &\rightarrow \textbf{Local Alignment} \\ \text{ClustalW} &\rightarrow \text{Multiple Sequence Alignment} \end{aligned} } \] For exam questions, Smith-Waterman = Local Alignment.
Updated On: Jul 9, 2026
  • Needleman-Wunsch
  • Smith-Waterman
  • ClustalW
  • PhyML
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The Correct Option is B

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