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SAM

Sequence Alignment Map, a text format for aligned sequencing reads. SAM stores each read's mapping position, CIGAR string, and alignment quality.

Example in a sentence

SAM output was converted to BAM for storage.

Key facts

  • Text format; one line per read.
  • CIGAR describes alignment; BAM is compressed SAM.

Category: File Formats

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