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Multiple chromosomes - combined reference for even copy number distribution

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Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Newbie friendliness
35/100
Issue type
Feature
Clarity
Needs clarification
Activity status
Stale
Tech stack
python

Research direction

Start by locating the plasmid copy-number calculation and the code that selects chromosomal contigs. Determine how multiple chromosomes are represented and how combined coverage should affect even copy-number distributions. Done means the calculation uses all relevant chromosomal contigs for multi-chromosome bacteria without changing single-chromosome behavior; the issue names no files or tests to run.

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Description

enhancement

For bacteria with multiple chromosomes, perhaps calculate plasmid copy number based off the combined chromosomal contigs, not just the first one.

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