BIOinfo_Bootcamp_Flashcard1

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What command is used to create a new directory in the command line interface?

Back

mkdir

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How do you determine the number of lines in a CSV file?

Back

You can use commands like 'wc -l' in the terminal to count the lines.

Front

What is a FASTA file?

Back

A FASTA file is a text-based format for representing nucleotide or protein sequences.

Front

How do you count the number of sequences in a FASTA file?

Back

Count the number of header lines, which start with '>'.

Front

What does the command 'ls' do in the command line?

Back

Lists all files and directories in the current directory.

Front

What is the purpose of the 'cd' command?

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Changes the current directory to the specified path.

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What does 'pwd' stand for in command line?

Back

Print Working Directory - it shows the current directory path.

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What is the significance of the '>' symbol in command line?

Back

It is used to redirect output to a file.

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What is the difference between a directory and a file?

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A directory is a container for files, while a file is a single document or data.

Front

How can you view the contents of a text file in the command line?

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Using commands like 'cat', 'more', or 'less'.