---
name: "bp_gccalc"
section: "1p"
platform: "linux"
package: "bioperl"
version: "1.7.8-1"
release: "Debian 13 (Trixie)"
platforms: ["linux"]
url: "https://new.carta.tech/bp_gccalc"
---

# bp\_gccalc(1p)

GC content of nucleotide sequences

## NAME

bp\_gccalc - GC content of nucleotide sequences

## SYNOPSIS

```
  bp_gccalc [-f/--format FORMAT] [-h/--help] filename
  or
  bp_gccalc [-f/--format FORMAT] < filename
  or
  bp_gccalc [-f/--format FORMAT] -i filename
```

## DESCRIPTION

This scripts prints out the GC content for every nucleotide sequence from the input file.

## OPTIONS

The default sequence format is fasta.

The sequence input can be provided using any of the three methods:

- unnamed argument

  ```
    bp_gccalc filename
  ```

- named argument

  ```
    bp_gccalc -i filename
  ```

- standard input

  ```
    bp_gccalc < filename
  ```

## FEEDBACK

### Mailing Lists

User feedback is an integral part of the evolution of this and other Bioperl modules. Send your comments and suggestions preferably to the Bioperl mailing list.  Your participation is much appreciated.

```
  bioperl-l@bioperl.org                  - General discussion
  http://bioperl.org/wiki/Mailing_lists  - About the mailing lists
```

### Reporting Bugs

Report bugs to the Bioperl bug tracking system to help us keep track of the bugs and their resolution. Bug reports can be submitted via the web:

```
  https://github.com/bioperl/bioperl-live/issues
```

## AUTHOR - Jason Stajich

Email jason@bioperl.org

## HISTORY

Based on script code (see bottom) submitted by cckim@stanford.edu

Submitted as part of bioperl script project 2001/08/06