SARS-CoV-2 RdRp ORF

**Semantic type:** Gene or Genome

**Definition:** SARS-CoV-2 RdRp is an approximately 1 kb open reading frame (ORF) located within the SARS-CoV-2 ORF1ab gene. This ORF, which encodes SARS-CoV-2 RNA-dependent RNA polymerase nsp12 protein, plays a role in the replication and transcription of the viral RNA genome.

**Synonyms:** - NSP12 - Pol - SARS Coronavirus 2 RdRp ORF - SARS-2 RdRp ORF - SARS-CoV-2 RdRp Gene - SARS-CoV-2 RdRp Open Reading Frame - SARS2 RdRp ORF - Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 RdRp ORF