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Genetic Phenomena > Genetic Structures > Genetic Vectors

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Genetic Vectors  

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  • Vectors, Genetic

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  • coord with specific bacterium, virus, phage or plasmid

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  • DNA molecules capable of autonomous replication within a host cell and into which other DNA sequences can be inserted and thus amplified. Many are derived from PLASMIDS; BACTERIOPHAGES; or VIRUSES. They are used for transporting foreign genes into recipient cells. Genetic vectors possess a functional replicator site and contain GENETIC MARKERS to facilitate their selective recognition.

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D005822

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