Question

In dot matrix in ab initio methods, one way to reduce the noise in the matrix is to select an appropriate window size of a maximum number of contiguous base matches.

(a) True

(b) False

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Answer 1

The correct answer is (b) False

Easiest explanation: To reduce the noise in the matrix is to select an appropriate window size of a minimum number of contiguous base matches. Normally, only a window size of four consecutive base matches is used. If the dot plot reveals more than one feasible structure, the lowest energy one is chosen.