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TeachMeFinance.com - explain Plasmid Plasmid The term 'Plasmid' as it applies to the area of gnome research can be defined as 'Autonomously replicating extra-chromosomal circular DNA molecules, distinct from the normal bacterial genome and nonessential for cell survival under nonselective conditions. Some plasmids are capable of integrating into the host genome. A number of artificially constructed plasmids are used as cloning vectors'. Previous 5 Terms: Plant-pesticide Plant-use electricity Plasma Plasma Current Plasma TV Next 5 Terms: Plastic limit Plastic soil Plasticity Plasticity index plataleiform About the author Mark McCracken Author: Mark McCracken is a corporate trainer and author living in Higashi Osaka, Japan. He is the author of thousands of online articles as well as the Business English textbook, "25 Business Skills in English". Copyright © 2005-2011 by Mark McCracken, All Rights Reserved. TeachMeFinance.com is an informational website, and should not be used as a substitute for professional medical, legal or financial advice. Information presented at TeachMeFinance.com is provided on an "AS-IS" basis. Please read the disclaimer for details.