IGNOU MBC 7 2025 - Explain various File formats used in bioinformatics with suitabl

Question

Explain various File formats used in bioinformatics with suitable examples. Why are standardized file formats important in bioinformatics?

02 Mar 2026

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In bioinformatics, data generated from experiments such as genome sequencing, protein structure determination, and expression profiling is typically stored in specific file formats designed for efficient storage, retrieval, and analysis. Understanding these formats is crucial because different tools and databases often require data in particular formats. Common file formats include FASTA, FASTQ, GenBank, GFF/GTF, SAM/BAM, VCF, and PDB, each serving a unique purpose. The FASTA format is one of the simplest and most widely used formats for storing nucleotide or protein sequences. It begins with a header line starting with a “>” character, followed by the sequence data in plain

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