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Chromosomes, Artificial, Bacterial

MESHD022202

DNA constructs that are composed of, at least, a REPLICATION ORIGIN, for successful replication, propagation to and maintenance as an extra chromosome in bacteria. In addition, they can carry large amounts (about 200 kilobases) of other sequence for a variety of bioengineering purposes.

Synonyms

  • Bacterial Artificial Chromosomes
  • Chromosomes, Bacterial Artificial
  • Artificial Chromosomes, Bacterial
  • Artificial Chromosome, Bacterial
  • Bacterial Artificial Chromosome
  • Chromosome, Bacterial Artificial
  • BAC (Chromosome)
  • BACs (Chromosomes)

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