convert_base_to_number: Map a single base to the corresponding number (generic...

In ggDNAvis: 'ggplot2'-Based Tools for Visualising DNA Sequences and Modifications

Map a single base to the corresponding number (generic ggDNAvis helper)

Description

This function takes a single base and numerically encodes it for visualisation via rasterise_matrix().

Encoding: A = 1, C = 2, G = 3, T/U = 4.

Usage

convert_base_to_number(base)

Arguments

base	character. A single DNA/RNA base to encode numerically (e.g. "A").

Value

integer. The corresponding number.

Examples

convert_base_to_number("A")
convert_base_to_number("c")
convert_base_to_number("g")
convert_base_to_number("T")
convert_base_to_number("u")

ggDNAvis documentation built on Nov. 5, 2025, 7:36 p.m.