P1-derived artificial chromosome (PAC)
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- One type of vector used to clone DNA fragments (100- to 300-kb insert size; average, 150 kb) in Escherichia coli cells. Based on bacteriophage (a virus) P1 genome. See also: cloning vector
Human Genome Project - Cite This Source - This Definition - bacterial artificial chromosome (BAC), bacteriophage, cloning vector, cosmid, gene transfer, phage, plasmid, Retroviral infection, Transfection, Vector, Virus, yeast artificial chromosome (YAC)