Watson_strand

Term ID

SO:0002262

Synonyms

• Forward strand
• Plus strand
• Top strand
• Watson strand

Definition

An absolute reference to the strand. When a chromosome has p and q arms, the Watson strand is the strand whose 5'-end is on the short arm of the chromosome. Of note, the term 'plus strand' is typically based on a reference sequence where it's preferred for the plus strand to be the Watson strand, but might not be and 'plus strand' is therefore not an exact synonym. 21303550

References

Ontology

Sequence Ontology