The method of sequencing genomic fragments that are randomly generated from larger DNA fragments is called
A) cytogenetic mapping.
B) shotgun sequencing.
C) Southern blotting.
D) polymerase chain reaction.

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Shotgun sequencing involves breaking up the DNA into smaller fragments and then sequencing them randomly. This allows for efficient sequencing of large genomes without the need for prior knowledge of the genome's structure.

The Method of Sequencing Genomic Fragments That Are Randomly Generated