SubmissionNumber#=%=#45 FinalPaperTitle#=%=#Can Large Language Models Classify and Generate Antimicrobial Resistance Genes? ShortPaperTitle#=%=# NumberOfPages#=%=#9 CopyrightSigned#=%=#Hyunwoo Yoo JobTitle#==# Organization#==#Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, Drexel University, 3141 Chestnut St, Philadelphia, PA 19104 Abstract#==#This study explores the application of generative Large Language Models (LLMs) in DNA sequence analysis, highlighting their advantages over encoder-based models like DNABERT2 and Nucleotide Transformer. While encoder models excel in classification, they struggle to integrate external textual information. In contrast, generative LLMs can incorporate domain knowledge, such as BLASTn annotations, to improve classification accuracy even without fine-tuning. We evaluate this capability on antimicrobial resistance (AMR) gene classification, comparing generative LLMs with encoder-based baselines. Results show that LLMs significantly enhance classification when supplemented with textual information. Additionally, we demonstrate their potential in DNA sequence generation, further expanding their applicability. Our findings suggest that LLMs offer a novel paradigm for integrating biological sequences with external knowledge, bridging gaps in traditional classification methods. Author{1}{Firstname}#=%=#Hyunwoo Author{1}{Lastname}#=%=#Yoo Author{1}{Username}#=%=#hyoo0014 Author{1}{Email}#=%=#hty23@drexel.edu Author{1}{Affiliation}#=%=#Drexel University Author{2}{Firstname}#=%=#Haebin Author{2}{Lastname}#=%=#Shin Author{2}{Email}#=%=#haebin.shin@kaist.ac.kr Author{2}{Affiliation}#=%=#KAIST AI Author{3}{Firstname}#=%=#Gail Author{3}{Lastname}#=%=#Rosen Author{3}{Email}#=%=#glr26@drexel.edu Author{3}{Affiliation}#=%=#Drexel University ========== èéáğö