In the process of high-throughput sequencing of DNA of an aphid, a researcher uses computer programs to determine the correct order of the reads, thus using a technique developed in the field of
A) functional genomics.
B) comparative genomics.
C) quantitative genomics.
D) bioinformatics.
E) proteomics.

Question

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The use of computer programs to analyze and interpret large sets of genomic data is a key aspect of bioinformatics. Therefore, the technique described in the question falls under the field of bioinformatics.

In the Process of High-Throughput Sequencing of DNA of an Aphid