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Format of Sequence Record module of the MLA course on
Introduction to Molecular Biology Information Resources
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User Questions

  • In the GenBank Sample Record (U49845) that is available from the Sitemap:
    1. the base span for the first CDS is shown as: <1..206.   What does the < symbol mean?
    2. the base span for the third CDS is listed as: complement(3300..4037). What does that mean?
    3. how many GenPept records will be created from U49845?
    4. This record only shows a few biological features. Where can I see a complete list of possible features that can be annotated on records, along with their definitions?

  • For review, the exercises page provides easy access to the exercises that were integrated through this module. Additional exercises will be added as they are developed.

Format of Sequence Record
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Revised 11/01/2007