reading_frame [SO_0000717]

A nucleic acid sequence that when read as sequential triplets, has the potential of encoding a sequential string of amino acids. It need not contain the start or stop codon.

reading_frame

ID: SO_0000717

Class

A nucleic acid sequence that when read as sequential triplets, has the potential of encoding a sequential string of amino acids. It need not contain the start or stop codon.

This term was added after a request by SGD. August 2004. Modified after SO meeting in Cambridge to not include start or stop.

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Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
reading frame exact synonym