plasmid

ˈplæzmɪd

Definition

Definition of plasmid - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

genetics

TECH.

DNA ring capable of independent replication

TECH.

The plasmid replicated independently within the cell.
Scientists inserted a gene into the plasmid.
The plasmid carried antibiotic resistance.

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recombinant plasmid

engineered circular DNA molecule carrying inserted genetic material from another source

The scientist transformed bacteria with a recombinant plasmid carrying the insulin gene.

Origin of plasmid

Greek, plasma (molded)

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cosmid

biology

plasmid with cos sequences for cloning genes

episome

biology

genetic element existing as a plasmid or part of a chromosome

expression vector

molecular biology

plasmid or virus used to produce proteins in cells

shuttle vector

biology

plasmid or viral DNA used to transfer genetic material between cells

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Japanese:プラスミド, ...
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Hebrew:פְּלַסְמִיד, ...
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