Genomic signature
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The genomic signature refers to the characteristic frequency of oligonucleotide
s in a genome or sequence. It has been observed that the genomic signature of phylogenetically related genomes is similar.
Oligonucleotide
An oligonucleotide is a short nucleic acid polymer, typically with fifty or fewer bases. Although they can be formed by bond cleavage of longer segments, they are now more commonly synthesized, in a sequence-specific manner, from individual nucleoside phosphoramidites...
s in a genome or sequence. It has been observed that the genomic signature of phylogenetically related genomes is similar.