Preferred Term:
plasmids
Definition:
Extrachromosomal, usually circular DNA molecules that are self-replicating and transferable from one organism to another. They are found in a variety of bacterial, archaeal, fungal, algal, and plant species. They are used in genetic engineering as cloning vectors.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
NALT Core
NALT Core
Broader Concept:
Entry Terms:
- megaplasmids
- plasmid DNA
- episomes
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/26356
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