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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 [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 any accessory extrachromosomal replicating genetic element that can exist either autonomously or integrated with the chromosome. See also plasmid. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Whenever an infected cell divides, the episome makes a copy of itself, and each daughter cell receives one. |
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