Which type of PAM matrix is commonly used?
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PAM100
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PAM150
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PAM200
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PAM250
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Correct answer
Explanation
PAM250 is one of the most widely used matrices in the Dayhoff PAM series for protein sequence alignments, balancing sensitivity and divergence. Other matrices like PAM1 or PAM100 are tailored for very closely related sequences.