| Parameter | -S |
|---|---|
| Function | Specifies which nucleotide query strand to use in the search |
| Default | 3 |
| Input format | Integer |
| Example | To search only the reverse complement of the query, use: -S 2 |
Note:
For blastn, blastx, and tblastx only, 1 for input strand, 2 for reverse complement, 3 for both.