Genome Verse

This interactive tool helps you calculate the number of Adenine (A), Thymine (T), Cytosine (C), and Guanine (G) base pairs in a genome based on the total genome length and your input proportions . Use it to explore how DNA's building blocks vary across different genomes. Ideal for students, researchers, and anyone curious about genomics! Image: Base Pairs Credit:  innovativegenomics.org     Genome Base Pair Calculator Genomic Base Pair Calculator Enter total genome length (in base pairs): Enter proportion of bases (in %): Calculate Base Pairs Results: A: T: C: G: © 2024 Genome Verse. This calculator is created by Yash Katekhaye. Any reproduction, distribution, or unauthorized use is prohibited.

What is a Genome? A genome is the complete set of genetic information that defines a living organism. It includes all the DNA in an organism's cells, which contains the instructions needed to build and maintain that organism. Image: Cell [Credit:  genome.gov ] At the core of the genome is DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid), a special molecule that carries genetic information. Think of DNA as a long instruction manual for building everything in our body. DNA is made up of four smaller molecules known as bases : Adenine (A) Thymine (T) Cytosine (C) Guanine (G) The sequence, or order, of these bases is what provides the instructions for making proteins, which are the building blocks of our cells and play a crucial role in how our bodies function. Image: DNA [Credit:  yourgenome.org ] Genes: The Functional Units of DNA A gene is a specific segment of DNA that contains instructions for producing a particular protein. For example, a gene might instruct the body to produce a protein that...