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Biotechnology and Biomedical Engineering Introduction to Bioinformatics Algorithms Experiments

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Aim

Theory

Pretest

Procedure

Simulation

Posttest

References

Contributors

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Implementation of the Neighbor-Joining (NJ) Algorithm For Phylogenetic Tree Construction

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1. Among this which is not a distance-based method

a: Neighbor Joining Explanation

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b: UPGMA Explanation

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c: Bayesian Framework Explanation

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2. Neighbor joining algorithm assumes a star topology at the beginning. True/False?

a: True Explanation

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b: False Explanation

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3. When and by whom was neighbor joining introduced

a: 1987, Saitou and Nei Explanation

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b: 1986, Needleman and Wunsch Explanation

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c: 1987, Needleman and Wunsch Explanation

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d: 1986, Saitou and Nei Explanation

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4. Phylogenetics is the study of

a: Evolutionary relationships Explanation

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b: Genomes Explanation

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c: Drug design Explanation

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d: Systems modeling Explanation

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5. Which among the statements is not true

a: Relies on accurate character estimation. Explanation

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b: Can be sensitive to errors in distance calculations. Explanation

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c: Does not account for site-specific variations in evolution. Explanation

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d: Initially requires a star shaped tree assumption Explanation

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