Question

The function of the scoring matrix is to conduct one-to-one comparisons between all components in two sequences and record the optimal alignment results.

(a) True

(b) False

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Answer 1

Right choice is (a) True

For explanation: The scoring process reflects the concept of dynamic programming. The final optimal alignment is found by iteratively expanding the growing optimal alignment.