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Plasmid - Wikipedia
Plasmid Diagram of a bacterium showing chromosomal DNA and plasmids (Not to scale) A plasmid is a small, extrachromosomal DNA molecule within a cell that is physically separated from chromosomal DNA and can replicate independently.
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Plasmid - National Human Genome Research Institute
A plasmid is a small circular DNA molecule found in bacteria and some other microscopic organisms. Plasmids are physically separate from chromosomal DNA and replicate independently.
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Plasmid | DNA replication, genetic engineering, cloning | Britannica
plasmid, in microbiology, an extrachromosomal genetic element that occurs in many bacterial strains. Plasmids are circular deoxyribonucleic acid (DNA) molecules that replicate independently of the bacterial chromosome. They are not essential for the bacterium but may confer a selective advantage.
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Plasmid | Structure, Types, Cloning Vectors & Applications
Explore plasmids in detail — from their structure and types to cloning vectors like pBR322 and Ti plasmid. Learn how plasmids drive genetic engineering and antibiotic resistance.
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Plasmids: Structure, Types, and Their Role in Gene Transfer
Plasmid replication is a finely-tuned process that ensures these DNA molecules are faithfully duplicated within a host cell. This replication can occur through different mechanisms, primarily categorized into theta and rolling-circle replication.
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Plasmids- Definition, Properties, Structure, Types, Functions, Examples
The term Plasmid was coined by Joshua Lederberg in 1952. Plasmids are important as genetic tools, which are used to introduce, manipulate or delete certain genes from the host cell.
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What Is a Plasmid in Biology and How Does It Work?
Once a gene is incorporated, the recombinant plasmid can be introduced into host cells, typically bacteria, for replication. This process allows for the production of numerous gene copies or the expression of the gene to synthesize desired proteins.
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Plasmid - Definition, Types and Functions | Biology Dictionary
A plasmid is a small, circular piece of DNA that is different than the chromosomal DNA, which is all the genetic material found in an organism’s chromosomes. It replicates independently of chromosomal DNA.
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Plasmids: Structure, Types, Replication, and Applications
The term plasmid refers to a small, circular, extrachromosomal double-stranded DNA molecule that exists naturally in many bacteria, and in some archaea and eukaryotic organisms.
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Plasmids: Properties, Types, and Functions • Microbe Online
Artificial plasmid or recombinant plasmid is the plasmid formed by recombining the bacterium’s DNA with desired DNA fragments. The process of transformation helps in introducing the DNA fragments to the gene.