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Fields of Study > information science > information technology > databases > genetic databases > gene ontology
Research, Technology, Methods > technology > information technology > databases > genetic databases > gene ontology
Preferred Term:

gene ontology

Definition:
Sets of structured vocabularies used for describing and categorizing genes, and gene products by their molecular function, involvement in biological processes, and cellular location. These vocabularies and their associations to genes and gene products (Gene Ontology annotations) are generated and curated by the Gene Ontology Consortium.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
genetic databases
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • gene ontology project
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/295050
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