On analysis of the alignment scores of random sequences will reveal that the scores follow a different distribution than the normal distribution called the _________

On analysis of the alignment scores of random sequences will reveal that the scores follow a different distribution than the normal distribution called the _________ Correct Answer Gumbel extreme value distribution

Originally, the significance of sequence alignment scores was evaluated on the basis of the assumption that alignment scores followed a normal statistical distribution. If sequences are randomly generated in a computer by a Monte Carlo or sequence shuffling method, as in generating a sequence by picking marbles representing four bases or 20 amino acids out of a bag, the distribution may look normal at first glance. But on further analysis the above result was obtained.

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Who suggested that the global alignment scores between unrelated protein sequences followed the extreme value distribution, similar to local alignment scores? And when?