GenBank Data File
General Information
| Title | GBK File Extension |
| Extension | .gbk |
| Full Form | GenBank Data File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) |
| MIME Type | application/x-genbank |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store genetic data |
| Additional Functions | Annotation, Sequence information |
| Features | Text-based, Readable |
File Characteristics
| Quality | High accuracy |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Genomic Research | Yes |
| Biotechnology | Yes |
| Academia | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Minimal |
| Best Practices | Data validation, Backup |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1982 |
| Latest Version | Dependent on database update |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .fasta, .gbff, .gb |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 NCBI's Entrez |
Free | Web-based |
| CLC Genomics Workbench |
Commercial | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| Geneious |
Commercial | Windows, Mac, Linux |