Basic Bioinformatics Terms on letter A

These are Basic Bioinformatics Terms on letter A. These Basic Bioinformatics Terms on letter A. It can boost vocabulary in bioinformatics. It can also enhance basic knowledge of Bioinformatics.

1. What is "Accession number" ?

Accession number identification number given to every DNA and protein sequence submitted to NCBI or equivalent database

2. What is "An Algorithm"?

Algorithm step-by-step procedure for solving a problem (e.g. aligning two sequences) or computing a quantity (e.g. %GC). Typically written in Perl or another computer language.

3. Define "Alignment".

Alignment representation of two or more protein or nucleotide sequences where identical amino acids or nucleotides are in the same columns while missing amino acids or nucleotides are replaced with gaps.

4. What is "Allel frequency"?

Allele frequency prevalence of a gene variant in a population.

5. what does it mean by "Annotate" ?

Annotate a genome is annotated once it has been analyzed for gene content. A gene is considered annotated if it has been assigned information pertaining to a cellular role.

6. Define "Antibody array"

Antibody array An antibody microarray is a specific form of protein microarrays, a collection of capture antibodies are spotted and fixed on a solid surface such as glass, plastic or silicon chip, for the purpose of detecting antigens.

7. Write a brief note on "Antisense technology molecular method".

Antisense technology molecular method that uses a nucleic acid sequence complementary to an mRNA so that the two bind and the mRNA is effectively neutralized.

8. what is "An Array"?

Array an orderly pattern of objects. In genomic studies, there are microarrays and macroarrays. Microarrays are small spots of DNA or protein and the identity of the spotted material is known. Macroarrays are bacterial, yeast or similar colonies on plates used to determine functional consequences of genomic manipulations.

9. what is "Anonymous FTP" ?

Anonymous FTP - A file transfer protocol (FTP) that allows the retrieval of files from public sites.

10. Define "Archive".

Archive - A collection of data, text, programs or other electronic information stored for other parties to access or retrieve, typically without charge.

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