Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of three-spined stickleback, Gasterosteus aculeatus.
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SUBMITTER: Jiang JQ
PROVIDER: S-EPMC7800355 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Sep
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Characterization of the complete mitochondrial genome of three-spined stickleback, <i>Gasterosteus aculeatus</i>.
Jiang Jin-Qing JQ Wang Qiu-Xia QX Liu Jun-Wei JW Liu Chang-Zhong CZ
Mitochondrial DNA. Part B, Resources 20180927 2
In this study, the complete mitochondrial genome of three-spined stickleback, <i>Gasterosteus aculeatus,</i> was determined through sequencing of PCR fragments. The complete mitochondrial genome of <i>G. aculeatus</i> was 16,543 bp in length and encoded 13 protein-coding genes, 22 transfer RNA (tRNA) genes, and two ribosomal RNA genes. The overall nucleotide composition is: 27.0% A, 28.4% T, 27.4% C, and 17.2% G, with a total G + C content of 44.6%. By phylogenetic analysis using ML method, <i>G ...[more]
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