Question

what is EST (expressed sequence tag) in biology ?


pls tell exactly what is it and not the definition :)

Answer 1

EST is an expressed sequence tag (EST) is a short sub-sequence of a cDNA sequence. ESTs may be used to identify gene transcripts, and are instrumental in gene discovery and in gene-sequence determination.....

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Answer 2

In genetics, an expressed sequence tag (EST) is a short sub-sequence of a cDNA sequence.

ESTs may be used to identify gene transcripts, and are instrumental in gene discovery and in gene-sequence determination.

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