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blastp: Display help (use `-help` for detailed help).

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$ blastp -h

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The command "blastp -h" invokes the BLASTP tool with the "-h" parameter. BLASTP is one of the many tools in the Basic Local Alignment Search Tool (BLAST) suite. It is specifically designed to search protein databases using a protein query.

The "-h" parameter in this command is used to display the help menu or documentation related to the BLASTP tool. The help menu typically includes information about the various command-line options, input and output formats, and other relevant details to assist users in understanding and using the tool effectively.

By running "blastp -h", you will see the help information printed in the console or terminal window, providing a comprehensive overview of how to utilize the BLASTP tool for protein sequence similarity searching.

This explanation was created by an AI. In most cases those are correct. But please always be careful and never run a command you are not sure if it is safe.

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