Crick_strand

Term ID

SO:0002263

Synonyms

• Bottom strand
• Crick strand
• Minus strand
• Reverse strand

Definition

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

References

Ontology

Sequence Ontology