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Chromosomes, Artificial, Bacterial

Medical Definition:	DNA constructs that are composed of, at least, a REPLICATION ORIGIN, for successful replication, propagation to and maintainance 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.
Guide Notes:	coord with specific bacterium /genet only if particularly discussed
Previously Indexed:	Chromosomes, Bacterial (1994-2000)

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