GenBank Data File
General Information
| Title | GENBANK File Extension |
| Extension | .genbank |
| Full Form | GenBank Data File |
| File Type | Data File |
| Developer | National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI) |
| MIME Type | text/plain |
File Function
| Primary Function | Store DNA, RNA sequences |
| Additional Functions | Annotation, Metadata storage |
| Features | Rich annotation, Text-based |
File Characteristics
| Quality | Text readability |
| Supports Layers | N/A |
| Supports Transparency | N/A |
| Editable | Yes |
Use Cases
| Genetic Research | Yes |
| Academic Study | Yes |
| Biotechnology | Yes |
| Pharmaceuticals | Yes |
Security and Practices
| Security Risks | Data integrity |
| Best Practices | Access control, Version tracking |
Historical/Version Information
| Initial Release | 1982 |
| Major Updates | GenBank format v1.0, v2.0 |
Associated Types
| Similar Extensions | .fasta, .gbk, .gb |
Software Compatibility
| Software | Usage Policy | OS Compatibility |
|---|---|---|
 NCBI Entrez |
Free | Web-based |
| CLC Main Workbench |
Commercial | Windows, Mac, Linux |
| BioEdit |
Free | Windows |
| SnapGene Viewer |
Free | Windows, Mac |