linear alignment
[ˈlɪniər əˈlaɪnmənt]
nounpl: linear alignments
alinhamento linear
1. The arrangement of elements, objects, or sequences in a straight line or along a common axis
The linear alignment of the DNA sequences revealed significant similarities between the two genes.
O alinhamento linear das sequências de DNA revelou similaridades significativas entre os dois genes.
2. In bioinformatics, a method of comparing biological sequences (DNA, RNA, or proteins) to identify regions of similarity
Multiple sequence linear alignment is essential for phylogenetic analysis.
O alinhamento linear de múltiplas sequências é essencial para análise filogenética.
3. The positioning of objects or structures along a straight path or geometric line
The linear alignment of the buildings along the street created an aesthetically pleasing urban design.
O alinhamento linear dos edifícios ao longo da rua criou um design urbano esteticamente agradável.
Linear alignment is primarily used in scientific, academic, and technical contexts, particularly in bioinformatics, genetics, and molecular biology. The term is equally recognized in Brazil and Portugal within scientific communities. It has become increasingly important with the advancement of genome sequencing technologies and computational biology research.
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