Some Probability Methods For DNA Sequence Analysis
Date of Graduation
Spring 2003
Degree
Master of Science in Mathematics
Department
Mathematics
Committee Chair
George Mathew
Abstract
Probability models are employed in the analysis of data emerging from DNA sequence studies. To sequence DNA sequences, one of the methods employed is to sequence overlapping fragments of the DNA. These overlapping fragments form a contig. In this thesis, probability methods to study the mean number of contigs and mean contig size are presented. We also consider fragments with markers present, which form anchored contigs. Probability methods to study repeat nature of any specific nucleotide or nucleotides are discussed. Some of these results are review in nature, and proofs of some results are presented.
Subject Categories
Mathematics
Copyright
© Justin D Nguyen
Recommended Citation
Nguyen, Justin D., "Some Probability Methods For DNA Sequence Analysis" (2003). MSU Graduate Theses/Dissertations. 862.
https://bearworks.missouristate.edu/theses/862
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