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plasmid

/ˈplæz.mɪd/

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noun

/ˈplæz.mɪd/C1formalscientific
  • ruНебольшая кольцевая молекула ДНК, отдельная от хромосомной ДНК, способная к независимой репликации, часто используемая в генной инженерии.

A small, circular piece of DNA that is separate from chromosomal DNA and can replicate independently, often used in genetic engineering.

  1. Genetic elementC1formalscientific

    A small, circular piece of DNA that is separate from a cell's chromosomal DNA and can replicate independently, often used in genetic engineering.

    ruГенетический элемент

    • Scientists inserted a gene into a plasmid to study its function.
    • Plasmids are commonly used as vectors in biotechnology.
    • Bacteria can transfer plasmids to each other, spreading antibiotic resistance.
Forms
  • plasmids plural form
  • plasmids' possessive plural form
  • plasmid's possessive singular form