Module 11

Basic sequence statistics

Computing stats with Biopython.

Statistics

Biopython provides functions for common sequence statistics, including GC content.

from Bio.Seq import Seq
from Bio.SeqUtils import gc_fraction
seq = Seq("ATGCGCAT")
print(gc_fraction(seq) * 100)
Your task

GC with Biopython

  • Compute GC content using gc_fraction.