Plasmid
id:
plasmid-185-11943836
title:
Plasmid
text:
A plasmid is a small, extrachromosomal DNA molecule within a cell that is physically separated from chromosomal DNA and can replicate independently. They are most commonly found as small circular, double-stranded DNA molecules in bacteria; however, plasmids are sometimes present in archaea and eukaryotic organisms. Plasmids often carry useful genes, such as for antibiotic resistance. While chromosomes are large and contain all the essential genetic information for living under normal conditions,
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wiki
category slug:
encyclopedia
description:
Small DNA molecule within a cell
original url:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plasmid
date created:
2001-10-18T12:36:55Z
date modified:
2024-09-07T19:21:05Z
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image:
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fields total:
13
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16