What is a plasmid?

Plasmids are small, circular DNA strands.

They typically encode only a few genes.

They are independent of the chromosome.

≈160,000 bp in bacteria

≈100,000,000 bp in eukaryotes

≈3,000 bp

Plasmid Structure

Reporter genes

GFP Tagging

Recombinant Gene Expression

Media includes dissolved iron and Sulfuric acid

Acid Mine Drainage

Protein Product Purification

Antibiotic Selection

Recombinant DNA Responsibility

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