Printer Friendly
The Free Dictionary
971,276,240 visitors served.
?
Dictionary/
thesaurus
Medical
dictionary
Legal
dictionary
Financial
dictionary
Acronyms
 
Idioms
Encyclopedia
Wikipedia
encyclopedia
?

episome

   Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Encyclopedia 0.03 sec.
episome /ep·i·some/ (-som) in bacterial genetics, any accessory extrachromosomal replicating genetic element that can exist either autonomously or integrated with the chromosome.
ep·i·some (p-sm)
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
any accessory extrachromosomal replicating genetic element that can exist either autonomously or integrated with the chromosome. See also plasmid.
?Page tools
Printer friendly
Cite / link
Email
Feedback
Add definition
? Mentioned in ? References in periodicals archive
 
Whenever an infected cell divides, the episome makes a copy of itself, and each daughter cell receives one.
Viral survivor: new studies suggest how Epstein-Barr virus infects ... by Travis, John / Science News
More results
 
Medical browser? ? Full browser
 
 
Medical Dictionary
?

Disclaimer | Privacy policy | Feedback | Copyright © 2008 Farlex, Inc.
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional. Terms of Use.