Multiple choice

Which of the following is an example of composite database?

  1. OWL

  2. GenBank

  3. NRL-3D

  4. PIR

  5. SWISS-PROT
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Explanation

Correct answer. Composite database: A database that amalgamates a number of primary sources, using a set of defined criteria that determine the priority of inclusion of the different sources and the level of redundancy retained. OWL is a composite database that amalgamates information from SWISS-PROT, PIR, GenBank and NRL-3D databases.

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