单词 | plasmid |
释义 | plasmid/ˈplazmɪd /noun Biology A genetic structure in a cell that can replicate independently of the chromosomes, typically a small circular DNA strand in the cytoplasm of a bacterium or protozoan. Plasmids are much used in the laboratory manipulation of genes. Compare with episome.The bacterium contains a plasmid, a circular piece of DNA that holds the gene and promoter sequence....
Origin1950s: from plasma + -id2. |
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