Sequence assembly is a computational process in bioinformatics that involves piecing together shorter DNA, RNA, or protein sequences into longer, contiguous sequences or "contigs." This process is critical in genomics, as it helps researchers reconstruct genomes from small fragments generated by sequencing technologies. ### Key Aspects of Sequence Assembly: 1. **Input Data**: The process starts with short sequences obtained through high-throughput sequencing methods, such as Illumina or PacBio sequencing.
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