In biology, bioinformatics is defined as, “the use of computer to store, retrieve, analyse or predict the composition or structure of bio-molecules”. It is the application of computational techniques and information technology to the organisation and management of biological data. A collection of biological data arranged in computer readable form that enhances the speed of search and retrieval and convenient to use is called biological database. Biological data are complex, exception-ridden, vast and incomplete. Therefore several databases has been created and interpreted to ensure unambiguous results. The main purpose of a biological database is to store and manage biological data and information in computer readable forms. A range of information like biological sequences, structures, binding sites, metabolic interactions, molecular action, functional relationships, protein families, motifs and homologous can be retrieved by using biological databases. The presentation gives in-depth knowledge on the topic.

Sreelakshmi Sethumadhavan

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