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inverted_repeat

Term ID
SO:0000294
Synonyms
  • INSDC_feature:repeat_region
  • INSDC_qualifier:inverted
  • inverted repeat
  • inverted repeat sequence
Definition
The sequence is complementarily repeated on the opposite strand. It is a palindrome, and it may, or may not be hyphenated. Examples: GCTGATCAGC, or GCTGA-----TCAGC.
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