plasmid.

A genetic element, usually a small circular DNA molecule, that replicates separately from a cell’s main chromosome.

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Words that belong together

• a bacterial plasmid
• a plasmid vector

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The resistance gene was carried on a bacterial plasmid.

She verified the plasmid sequence before introducing it into the culture.

Usage notes

Primary category: sci-fi. Forms: Singular plasmid; plural plasmids. Legacy lexical fields mirror sense 1 only. Use numbered sense fields for all meanings.