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Sequence Analysis

Definition: A multistage process that includes the determination of a sequence (protein, carbohydrate, etc.), its fragmentation and analysis, and the interpretation of the resulting sequence information.
Notes: GEN or unspecified; prefer specifics; DF: SEQ ANAL
Also Called: Sequence Determinations
Previously Indexed: Amino Acid Sequence (1966-1992),Base Sequence (1971-1992)

Sequence Analysis Categories.
Sequence Analysis, DNA - A multistage process that includes DNA cloning, physical mapping, subcloning, sequencing, and information analysis.
Sequence Analysis, Protein - A process that includes the determination of an amino acid sequence of a protein (or peptide, oligopeptide or peptide fragment) and the information analysis of the sequence.
Sequence Analysis, RNA - A multistage process that includes RNA cloning, physical mapping, subcloning, sequencing, and information analysis.

Sequence Analysis Definitions and Terms

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