plasmid identification

[PLAZ-mid ahy-den-tuh-fi-KAY-shuhn]
nounpl: plasmid identifications
identificação de plasmídeo
1. The process of detecting, characterizing, and determining the presence and properties of plasmids in bacterial cells through molecular or biochemical methods
Plasmid identification is essential for antibiotic resistance studies in clinical microbiology.
A identificação de plasmídeo é essencial para estudos de resistência a antibióticos em microbiologia clínica.
2. Laboratory techniques used to isolate and classify plasmids based on their size, number, and genetic markers
The researchers performed plasmid identification using gel electrophoresis and DNA sequencing.
Os pesquisadores realizaram a identificação de plasmídeo usando eletroforese em gel e sequenciamento de DNA.
3. Methods for confirming the presence of specific plasmids carrying genes of interest in genetically modified organisms
Plasmid identification confirmed the successful transformation of the bacterial strain.
A identificação de plasmídeo confirmou a transformação bem-sucedida da linhagem bacteriana.
This is a specialized scientific term primarily used in microbiology, molecular biology, and genetic engineering fields. It is integral to modern biotechnology research in both Brazil and the United States, particularly in clinical diagnostics, quality control in genetic modification, and epidemiological studies of antibiotic-resistant bacteria. The term is standardized across international scientific literature and publications.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
plasmid detectionplasmid characterizationplasmid analysisplasmid typing

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
identificação de plasmídeo
Standard term used in Brazilian scientific and academic contexts
São Paulo
identificação de plasmídeo
Commonly used in research institutions and biotechnology companies
Rio de Janeiro
identificação de plasmídeo
Standard usage in UFRJ and other research centers
Portugal
identificação de plasmídio
Alternative spelling used in European Portuguese scientific literature

Related Words

plasmidmolecular cloningDNA sequencinggel electrophoresisbacterial transformationantibiotic resistancegenetic engineering

Related Idioms & Phrases

plasmid profiling
plasmid fingerprinting
plasmid-mediated resistance
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