ColE1 Plasmid- Definition, Structure, Sites, Applications
The name ColE1 stands for the gene colicin E1. This plasmid is found in bacteria E. coli. It is a naturally occurring plasmid in bacteria. ColE1 plasmid belongs to the family … Read more
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pUC19 Vector- Definition, Structure, Sites, Applications
pUC plasmids were first developed by Joachim Messing and his co-workers. It is a commonly used cloning vector in the bacteria E. coli. pUC19 is 2686 bp in length. The molecular … Read more
Ti plasmid- Definition, Structure, Types, Applications
Ti plasmid (Tumor-inducing plasmid) is an extrachromosomal genetic material found in Agrobacterium tumefaciens which causes crown ball disease in certain dicot plant species. Ti plasmid was developed in the 1980s … Read more
pBR322 Vector -Definition, Structure, Sites, Applications
pBR322 is a commonly used cloning vector in E. coli and has tremendous applications in cloning. pBR322 full form p = plasmid BR = Bolivar, and Rodriguez 322 = numerical … Read more
Gene- A Comprehensive Guide
A gene is a sequence of DNA that codes for RNA or a Protein. It is the basic unit of hereditary that is passed from one generation to another. The … Read more
History of Microbiology and Scientist with their Discoveries
Zacharias Janssen (1570-1638) Dutch spectacle maker He invented compounding of lenses He used two lenses fitted in a single tube to observe an enlarged image of microscopic forms. Robert Hooke … Read more