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unplaced

unplaced

9.3
Not given a position on any chromosome in a genome map
  • adjective
  • /ʌnˈpleɪst/
  • Specialized
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  • The genome assembly includes several unplaced contigs awaiting chromosomal assignment and validation.

Examples

  • Our report flagged many unplaced scaffolds that could not be positioned on any reference chromosome.

  • Researchers used paired reads to try to place the large unplaced sequence in the assembly map.

  • The unplaced sequences need further analysis.

  • Many unplaced fragments were found in the genome study.

  • The genome assembly includes several unplaced contigs that have not yet been assigned to a specific chromosome.

  • Our analysis revealed numerous unplaced scaffolds that remain unallocated in the genomic mapping.

  • The team encountered many unplaced sequences during their research, indicating gaps in chromosomal positioning.

Synonyms

unassigned
vsunplaced
3 3.7

Not given a job, task, or place to go

applies only to genome sequence pieces without assigned chromosome positions
unmapped
vsunplaced
  • Specialized
1 8.8

A DNA sequence that scientists cannot place on a reference genome

refers to fragments lacking specific chromosome or chromosomal position in an assembly

Antonyms

assigned
2.6

Given to someone for a job or task

Surface Forms

unplaced positive

Morphology

unplaced = placed (transparent) = un + place + ed

The prefix 'un-' clearly negates the adjective 'placed', forming a transparent meaning of 'not placed'.

Etymology

Unplaced here is built from un- meaning 'not' and place meaning 'to put in a position', so it simply means 'not put in a known position'. So, in genomics, an unplaced sequence is like a puzzle piece that has not yet been given a specific spot on a chromosome.