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Which step of DNA sequencing is skipped during shot-gun sequencing?
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Mapping step
💡 Explanation:
Shotgun sequencing randomly fragments the entire genome and sequences the fragments, then uses computational methods to assemble them. Unlike hierarchical (clone-by-clone) sequencing, it skips the labor-intensive step of creating a detailed physical map of the genome before sequencing.