Quickly calculate the percentage of Guanine (G) and Cytosine (C) in DNA or RNA sequences
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GC content refers to the percentage of Guanine (G) and Cytosine (C) in a DNA or RNA sequence. In molecular biology, GC content is an important parameter that affects the stability and melting point of DNA.
DNA sequences with high GC content are generally more stable because there are three hydrogen bonds between G and C, while only two between A and T.
GC content is widely used in PCR primer design, genomic analysis, and phylogenetic studies.
Genomic GC content varies widely among different species, typically ranging from 30% to 70%.
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