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We apply concepts of social choice theory, in particular those concerning median and plurality rules, to investigate the problem of finding a consensus of aligned molecular sequences. Our model of consensus permits consensus elements at each aligned position to denote ambiguity codes if several alternatives are equally-preferred candidates for consensus. Our results concern plurality rules which are median rules are characterized by the Condorcet properties, and are efficient to calculate. Our approach is axiomatic.
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Day, W.H.E., McMorris, F.R. Consensus sequences based on plurality rule. Bltn Mathcal Biology 54, 1057–1068 (1992). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02460666
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