The BED file format (Browser Extensible Data) is a text-based file format used primarily to store information about genomic regions. It is widely utilized in bioinformatics, particularly in the analysis and visualization of genomic data. Here are some key features and characteristics of the BED file format: 1. **Basic Structure**: BED files are typically tab-delimited and consist of at least three required fields: - **Chromosome**: The name of the chromosome or contig (e.g.
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