Chromosomes, Artificial, Bacterial

**Definition:** DNA constructs that are composed of, at least, a REPLICATION ORIGIN, for successful replication, propagation to and maintenance as an extra chromosome in bacteria. In addition, they can carry large amounts (about 200 kilobases) of other sequence for a variety of bioengineering purposes.

**Tree numbers:** - A11.284.187.178.170 - A11.284.187.190.170 - A20.812.170 - G05.360.162.178.170 - G05.360.162.190.170 - G05.360.337.249.170

**Synonyms:** - Bacterial Artificial Chromosomes - Chromosomes, Bacterial Artificial - Artificial Chromosomes, Bacterial - BAC (Chromosome) - BACs (Chromosomes)