episome /ep·i·some/ (-sōm) in bacterial genetics, any accessory extrachromosomal replicating genetic element that can exist either autonomously or integrated with the chromosome.
episome
episome [ep´ĭ-sōm″]
ep·i·some ( p  -s m )n. A genetic particle within certain cells, especially bacterial cells, that can exist either autonomously in the cytoplasm or as part of a chromosome. |
episome
[ep′isōm]
Etymology: Gk, epi + soma, body
an extrachromosomal replicating unit that exists autonomously or functions with a chromosome. See also colicinogen, conjugon, F factor, plasmid, R factor.
episome [ep´ĭ-sōm″]
in bacterial genetics, any accessory extrachromosomal replicating genetic element that can exist either autonomously or integrated with the chromosome.
episome
any accessory extrachromosomal replicating genetic element that can exist either autonomously or integrated with the chromosome. See also plasmid.
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