Genes / Proteins | Definitions | Models | Developmental Models | General Concepts | Contribute/Corrections | Links | Protocols | Home   A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z Nicked plasmid   Definition: Search for:     Glossary - word Glossary - def Textbooks Protocols Images Tools Forum PubMed Links Press Releases   Biology Glossary search by EverythingBio.com           AKA: Nicked circle, relaxed circle During extraction of plasmid DNA from the bacterial cell, one strand of the DNA becomes nicked. This relaxes the torsional strain needed to maintain supercoiling, producing the familiar form of plasmid.         A   B   C   D   E   F   G   H   I   J   K   L   M   N   O   P   Q   R   S   T   U   V   W   X   Y   Z    Genes / Proteins  |  Definitions  |  Models  |  Developmental Models  |  General Concepts  |  Contribute/Corrections  |  Links  |  Protocols  |  Home Website created and maintained by: Mark Lefers and the Holmgren Lab last updated: July 26, 2004