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1
Q

Choose “true” or “false” for each answer:

Applications of bioinformatics include

a) data storage and management
b) drug design
c) a mix of biology and computer science

A

All answers are true

2
Q

Choose the most correct answer:

What is a database?

a) an online, organised collection of protein sequences
b) an online library where you can store, retrieve, manage, and update data
c) an online collection of biological data

A

B is the most correct answer

3
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Why do we need biological databases?

A
  • for storing and retrieval of data
  • easy access to information
  • fast testing of a biological hypothesis without the need of laborwork (ideally)
  • exchange of data