Gene type

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The NMPDR database contains several distinct gene types. Gene types are identified by a two- or three-letter acronym that is coded into a gene's FIG ID. The most common gene type is peg, which is an acronym for Protein Encoding Gene. A genome is not put into the NMPDR unless we are fairly confident that we have found most of the pegs. This is not the case for the other gene types, but we're working on it.

Type Code	Description
peg	A gene that generates a protein.
rna	A gene that produces RNA.
opr	An operon. In this case, the operon covers the entire region containing its component genes.
bs	A riboswitch. The acronym stands for Binding Site.
pp	A prophage. The prophage covers a region of genes believed to have been inserted by a virus somewhere along the line.
pi	A pathogenicity island. The island covers a region of genes that contribute to the virulence of the host genome.