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What is the primary purpose of primary biological databases?
What is the primary purpose of primary biological databases?
- To contain primary sequence information and annotations (correct)
- To serve as literature databases for bioinformatics
- To store raw experimental data without annotations
- To provide secondary analysis of biological data
Which of the following is NOT a primary nucleotide sequence database?
Which of the following is NOT a primary nucleotide sequence database?
- DDBJ
- EMBL
- UniProt (correct)
- GenBank Database
What type of information do secondary biological databases primarily summarize?
What type of information do secondary biological databases primarily summarize?
- Raw nucleotide sequences
- Experimental data without analysis
- Primary sequence information
- Results from analyses of primary databases (correct)
Where does the journal Nucleic Acids Research primarily feature biological databases?
Where does the journal Nucleic Acids Research primarily feature biological databases?
Why is a structured filing system necessary for biological data?
Why is a structured filing system necessary for biological data?
What is one of the roles of primary biological databases according to the content provided?
What is one of the roles of primary biological databases according to the content provided?
Which of the following is considered a primary protein sequence database?
Which of the following is considered a primary protein sequence database?
What type of databases often summarize common features derived from primary protein sequence analysis?
What type of databases often summarize common features derived from primary protein sequence analysis?
What is the main purpose of the NCBI Entrez system?
What is the main purpose of the NCBI Entrez system?
Which logical operators can be used to combine search terms in Entrez?
Which logical operators can be used to combine search terms in Entrez?
What format should be used to restrict search terms to specific database fields in Entrez?
What format should be used to restrict search terms to specific database fields in Entrez?
What does the ID 'SLEN' represent when conducting a search in GenBank?
What does the ID 'SLEN' represent when conducting a search in GenBank?
Which feature does the advanced search in Entrez offer?
Which feature does the advanced search in Entrez offer?
What is the European counterpart of GenBank called?
What is the European counterpart of GenBank called?
What is the purpose of using field IDs in Entrez searches?
What is the purpose of using field IDs in Entrez searches?
When performing a search for a sequence from Saccharomyces cerevisiae with a specified length, which syntax is correct?
When performing a search for a sequence from Saccharomyces cerevisiae with a specified length, which syntax is correct?
What are the three main components of UniProt?
What are the three main components of UniProt?
Which realm contains automatically annotated sequences in UniProtKB?
Which realm contains automatically annotated sequences in UniProtKB?
Why is SwissProt considered the gold standard of protein annotation?
Why is SwissProt considered the gold standard of protein annotation?
What does TrEMBL stand for?
What does TrEMBL stand for?
How many entries does the SwissProt database contain approximately?
How many entries does the SwissProt database contain approximately?
Which statement accurately describes the difference in quality between TrEMBL and SwissProt annotations?
Which statement accurately describes the difference in quality between TrEMBL and SwissProt annotations?
What is a notable feature about the identifiers used in both UniProtKB and EMBL databases?
What is a notable feature about the identifiers used in both UniProtKB and EMBL databases?
Which one of the following statements is true about the SwissProt database's historical significance?
Which one of the following statements is true about the SwissProt database's historical significance?
What is UniRef primarily known for?
What is UniRef primarily known for?
Which version of UniRef allows searching for sequences that are 100% identical?
Which version of UniRef allows searching for sequences that are 100% identical?
What is a characteristic of the NCBI protein database?
What is a characteristic of the NCBI protein database?
How can users initiate an advanced search in UniProtKB?
How can users initiate an advanced search in UniProtKB?
Which of the following correctly represents the similarity criteria for UniRef90?
Which of the following correctly represents the similarity criteria for UniRef90?
Which of the following databases is NOT included in the NCBI protein database?
Which of the following databases is NOT included in the NCBI protein database?
What does the structure of the NCBI protein database correspond to?
What does the structure of the NCBI protein database correspond to?
Which of the following statements about UniRef50 is true?
Which of the following statements about UniRef50 is true?
What is one primary reason why relational database systems have not gained acceptance in biological databases?
What is one primary reason why relational database systems have not gained acceptance in biological databases?
Which of the following is NOT a primary nucleotide sequence database?
Which of the following is NOT a primary nucleotide sequence database?
What is a significant advantage of using ASCII text files for biological data?
What is a significant advantage of using ASCII text files for biological data?
What drawback is associated with flat file databases like ASCII text files?
What drawback is associated with flat file databases like ASCII text files?
Which organization is responsible for maintaining the GenBank database?
Which organization is responsible for maintaining the GenBank database?
Which of the following improvements can be associated with indexing flat file databases?
Which of the following improvements can be associated with indexing flat file databases?
What purpose do systems that index flat file databases serve?
What purpose do systems that index flat file databases serve?
As of December 2016, how many sequence entries were contained in the GenBank database?
As of December 2016, how many sequence entries were contained in the GenBank database?
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Study Notes
Primary Biological Databases
- Primary biological databases store raw data like nucleotide and protein sequences
- Primary databases are essential for scientific research, providing the foundation for further analysis and discovery
Secondary Biological Databases
- Summarize and organize information from primary databases
- Provide insights into protein function, structure, and interactions
Nucleic Acids Research Journal
- Publishes an annual database issue highlighting new and updated databases
Structured Filing Systems
- Necessary for organizing, managing, and retrieving biological data due to the vast amount of information
- Facilitate data searching, retrieval, and analysis
Roles of Primary Biological Databases
- Store and distribute raw biological data, making it accessible to the scientific community
- Enable researchers to conduct comparative analysis and identify patterns
Primary Protein Sequence Databases
- UniProtKB is a comprehensive protein sequence database
Databases Summarizing Protein Features
- Secondary protein databases, like Pfam, summarize protein families and domains based on primary protein sequence analysis
NCBI Entrez System
- Comprehensive search engine that allows querying multiple databases within the National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
Searching Terms in Entrez
- Entrez supports logical operators like "AND", "OR", and "NOT" to refine searches
- Use brackets to group terms for complex searches
Restricting Search Terms in Entrez
- Use "[FIELD]term" syntax to limit searches to specific database fields
ID 'SLEN' in GenBank
- Represents the sequence length
Advanced Search in Entrez
- Offers more sophisticated search options and filters
European Counterpart of GenBank
- EMBL-Bank
Field IDs in Entrez Searches
- Help specify the search criteria
Searching Sequences in Saccharomyces cerevisiae
- The correct syntax is "Saccharomyces cerevisiae[ORGN] AND SLEN=1000"
UniProt Components
- UniProtKB, UniRef, and UniParc
Automatically Annotated Sequences in UniProtKB
- Found in the TrEMBL realm
SwissProt Considered the Gold Standard
- Due to its high-quality manual annotations
TrEMBL - Stands for
- Translated EMBL
Number of Entries in SwissProt
- Approximately 560,000 (as of December 2016)
Annotation Quality Differentiation
- SwissProt annotations are manually curated, ensuring higher quality compared to TrEMBL's automated annotations
Identifiers in UniProtKB and EMBL
- Both databases utilize consistent identifiers
Historical Significance of SwissProt
- Established as the first comprehensive protein sequence databse
UniRef Focus
- Provides clustered sets of protein sequences, simplifying searches and reducing redundancy
UniRef Version for 100% Identical Sequences
- UniRef100
NCBI Protein Database Characteristic
- Includes protein sequences from various sources
Advanced Search in UniProtKB
- Accessible through the "Search" page
Similarity Criteria for UniRef90
- Sequences with at least 90% similarity
Excluded Database from NCBI Protein Database
- PIR
NCBI Protein Database Structure
- Structured based on the UniProtKB database
Fact About UniRef50
- Clusters protein sequences based on 50% similarity
Relational Database Systems in Biological Databases
- Haven't gained widespread acceptance due to the complexity and large scale of biological data
Non-Primary Nucleotide Sequence Database
- PDB (Protein Data Bank)
ASCII Text Files for Biological Data Advantage
- Simplicity and ease of use
Drawback of Flat File Databases
- Retrieval and analysis can be slow and inefficient
Organization Maintaining GenBank
- NCBI
Indexing Flat File Databases Improvement
- Enables faster data retrieval and analysis
Purpose of Indexing Systems
- To create a searchable index for fast data access
Number of Sequence Entries in GenBank
- Over 200 million (as of December 2016)
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