The F plasmid may cosegregrate with either DNA strand of the Escherichia coli chromosome

J Bacteriol. 1978 Oct;136(1):455-9. doi: 10.1128/jb.136.1.455-459.1978.

Abstract

A stable association exists between the plasmid Flac and one of the polynucleotide strands of the bacterial chromosome. This polynucleotide strand was isolated and tested for uniqueness by DNA-DNA hybridization analysis. The association was found to involve either bacterial DNA strand.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Chromosomes, Bacterial*
  • DNA, Bacterial*
  • Escherichia coli / genetics*
  • Escherichia coli / ultrastructure
  • F Factor*
  • Nucleic Acid Hybridization

Substances

  • DNA, Bacterial