Plasmid

What is a Plasmid? Explained in an easy to understand way:

What is a Plasmid? - Easy to Understand

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Imagine you're trying to get through a busy day, juggling multiple tasks at work, but you also have a personal project that you're passionate about and work on during breaks. This personal project is like a plasmid, a small ring of DNA within a bacterial cell that operates independently, just as your project runs alongside your main job responsibilities. Much like how your project doesn't interfere with your job but can still progress independently, a plasmid can replicate on its own without relying on the main cellular processes linked to the chromosomes, allowing it to thrive in its own right.

Plasmid Definition

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Plasmid Definition

Plasmid: A small ring of DNA that can replicate independently of the chromosomes. Plasmid. A plasmid is a tiny, circular piece of DNA found in bacteria that can copy itself and often carries useful genes, like those for antibiotic resistance.