Dynamic Programming in Bioinformatics Quiz

What is the primary purpose of using insertion, deletion, and gap penalties in sequence alignment?

• To increase the length of sequences

• To maximize sequence similarity

• To reduce the number of sequences

• To simplify the alignment process

Which of the following is NOT a type of pairwise sequence alignment?

• Global alignment

• Local alignment

• Partial alignment

• Dot Plot alignment

What is a limitation of the Dot Plot method in sequence alignment?

• It cannot identify matches

• It is too complex to use

• It cannot identify insertions, deletions, or substitutions

• It requires too much computational power

Why is dynamic programming necessary in sequence comparison?

• Because it simplifies the biological sequences

• Because it reduces the computational cost

• Because it increases the number of sequences

• Because it eliminates the need for scoring

In the scoring function of dynamic programming, what is the typical score for a mismatch?

• Positive number

• Zero

• Negative number

• Double the match score