plasmid

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plazmid

Plazmid ve nükleoit DNA içeren bakteri bileşenleridir. - The plasmid and the nucleoid are bacterial components that contain DNA.

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A circle of double-stranded DNA that is separate from the chromosomes, and which is found in bacteria and protozoa
(Biyoloji) A genetic structure in a cell that can replicate independently of the chromosomes, especially a small circular DNA strand in a bacterium or protozoan
A loop of DNA in bacteria which floats in the cytoplasm
Genetic element not contained within a chromosome. It occurs in many bacterial strains. Plasmids are circular DNA molecules that replicate independently of the bacterial chromosome. They are not essential for the bacterium but may give it a selective advantage. Some plasmids determine the production of proteins that can kill other bacteria; others make bacteria resistant to antibiotics. Plasmids are extremely valuable tools in the fields of molecular biology and genetics, specifically in the area of genetic engineering
Autonomously replicating extra-chromosomal circular DNA molecules, distinct from the normal bacterial genome and nonessential for cell survival under nonselective conditions Some plasmids are capable of integrating into the host genome A number of artificially constructed plasmids are used as cloning vectors
Independent, free-floating circular piece of DNA in a bacterium, capable of making copies of itself in the host cell Plasmids can be used in recombinant DNA experiments to clone genes from other organisms and make large quantities of their DNA
Extrachromosomal genetic material that is not essential for growth and has no extracellular form
An extrachromosomal genetic element found in bacteria, not essential for growth Usually contains genetic information for resistance to an antimicrobial agent or for degradation of additional substrates
Plasmid is a structure in cells consisting of DNA that can exist and replicate independently of the chromosomes In organisms (other than man) that have been studied, it appears that plasmids interfere with gene activity
A small circular form of DNA that carries certain genes and is capable of replicating independently in a host cell
A self-replicating (autonomous) circle of DNA distinct from the chromosomal genome of bacteria A plasmid contains genes normally not essential for cell growth or survival Some plasmids can integrate into the host genome, be artificially constructed in the laboratory and serve as vectors (carriers) in cloning
A small self-replicating ring of DNA found in many bacteria and some yeasts They are widely used in genetic modification because they are able to pass easily from one cell to another
A genetic particle physically separate from the chromosome of the host cell (chiefly bacterial) that can stably function and replicate; not essential to the cell's basic functioning Synonyms: extrachromosomal element, extrachromosomal genetic element, paragene (Dirckx, 1997)
A small circular piece of DNA in bacteria that resembles the bacterial circular chromosome, but is dispensable Some bacterial strains contain many plasmids and some contain none Plasmids are often used in genetic engineering as cloning vectors
A circular piece of DNA that exists apart from the chromosome and replicates independently of it Bacterial plasmids carry information that renders the bacteria resistant to antibiotics Plasmids are often used in genetic engineering to carry desired genes into organisms
A DNA molecule that can replicate independently of the chromosome; often used in cell regulation
An extra chromosomal genetic element found in bacteria, not essential for growth Usually contains genetic information for resistance to an antimicrobial agent or for degradation of additional substrates
a small, circular DNA molecule, separate from the bacterial chromosome, capable of independent replication
a small cellular inclusion consisting of a ring of DNA that is not in a chromosome but is capable of autonomous replication
A small, circular piece of DNA found outside the chromosome in bacteria Plasmids are the principal tools for inserting new genetic information into microorganisms or plants
Circular loop of DNA in prokaryotes Eukaryotic DNA is organized into chromosomes
Autonomously replicating, extrachromosomal circular DNA molecules, distinct from the normal bacterial genome and nonessential for cell survival under nonselective conditions Some plasmids are capable of integrating into the host genome A number of artificially constructed plasmids are used as cloning vectors
an extrachromosomal circular DNA capable of replicating, may be used as a cloning vector
A circular length of DNA found in bacteria that replicates independently of the chromosomes It plays an important role in gene transfer and in infection Their relatively simple structure and the ability of some plasmids to transfer DNA into an organisms' genetic material, makes them widely used in genetic engineering
This is a small, circular piece of DNA, usually a few thousand base pairs long, which can be found in bacteria It is distinct from the bacterial chromosome Some types of plasmids are present in large numbers in the cytoplasm of a bacterial cell, and other types of plasmids are found in much smaller numbers A plasmid must contain a sequence called the origin to replicate; otherwise it will not be maintained in a cell line Plasmids represent an incredibly powerful tool for manipulating DNA; they are commonly used by geneticists for a variety of purposes
A circular DNA molecule, capable of autonomous replication, which typically carries one or more genes encoding antibiotic resistance proteins Plasmids can transfer genes between bacteria and are important tools of transformation for genetic engineers (See Nicked circle, pAMP, Relaxed plasmid, Stringent plasmid, Supercoiled plasmid )
A small circle of bacterial DNA that functions independently of the bacterial chromosome Plasmids are used to transfer genes from one microorganism or plant to another because they are capable of replicating independently in a host cell
A circular, double-stranded unit of DNA that replicates within a cell independently of the chromosomal DNA Plasmids are most often found in bacteria and are used in recombinant DNA research to transfer genes between cells Back

Related Terms

pET plasmid
any of a family of vectors for protein expression where the expression of the insert DNA is controlled by the T7 promoter, a phage promoter