A common database tool used to determine homologous genomic sequences is called
A) the National Center for Biotechnology Information.
B) the National Human Genome Research Institute.
C) Computational Analysis.
D) Basic Local Alignment Search Tool.

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Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) is a widely used database tool for identifying homologous genomic sequences. It allows researchers to compare a nucleotide or protein sequence against a vast database of sequences to identify similarities and potential functional relationships. The National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) and the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI) are organizations that provide resources and support for genomic research, but they are not database tools used specifically for sequence comparison. Computational analysis is a broad term that encompasses a variety of approaches to analyzing genomic data, including sequence comparison, but it is not a specific database tool.

A Common Database Tool Used to Determine Homologous Genomic Sequences