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Chromosomes, Artificial, Yeast

Medical Definition: Chromosomes in which fragments of exogenous DNA ranging in length up to several hundred kilobase pairs have been cloned into yeast through ligation to vector sequences. These artificial chromosomes are used extensively in molecular biology for the construction of comprehensive genomic libraries of higher organisms.
Guide Notes: coord with specific yeast /genet only if particularly discussed; DF: note short X ref
Previously Indexed: Chromosomes, Fungal (1988-1993)

Chromosomes, Artificial, Yeast Medical Definitions and Terms

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