We use circular DNA molecules (AKA plasmids) to tell bacteria which proteins to express. What is one of the requirements for a functional plasmid to be successfully passed on from generation to generation of a bacterial culture?

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Amiyah Lang

18 March, 03:54

We use circular DNA molecules (AKA plasmids) to tell bacteria which proteins to express. What is one of the requirements for a functional plasmid to be successfully passed on from generation to generation of a bacterial culture?

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Justin Mooney · Answer 1

ORI (origin of replication)

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Plasmids are capable of independent replication. This means that plasmids can replicate themselves and do not require a genomic chromosome of the bacteria for their replication. The ability of plasmids to replicate themselves is due to the presence of "ORI (origin of replication) " in them. ORI is the specific DNA sequence where the process of DNA replication starts. Plasmids replicate themselves and are carried to over the successive generations of bacteria.