The essence of an EST sequence is
Correct answer: B. mRNA sequences
EST (Expressed Sequence Tag) refers to a short DNA sequence representing a unique part of the mRNA. Therefore, EST sequences are essentially cDNA sequences.
NCERT Biology Class 12, Chapter 5
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The essence of an EST sequence is
EST (Expressed Sequence Tag) refers to a short DNA sequence representing a unique part of the mRNA. Therefore, EST sequences are essentially cDNA sequences.
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