Replicon
| Definition: |
Any DNA sequence capable of independent replication or a molecule that possesses a REPLICATION ORIGIN and which is therefore potentially capable of being replicated in a suitable cell. (Singleton & Sainsbury, Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, 2d ed) |
| Previously Indexed: |
DNA Replication (1968-1979),DNA/biosynthesis (1966-1967) |
Replicon Definitions and Terms
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