A Plasmid That Can Either Exist Independently of the Chromosome

question 72

Short Answer

A plasmid that can either exist independently of the chromosome or be integrated into it is called a(n)__________.

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Definitions:

Extracellular Fluid

Extracellular fluid refers to the body fluid outside the cells, which includes interstitial fluid, blood plasma, and cerebrospinal fluid, serving as a medium for cellular exchange.

PET

Positron Emission Tomography, a scanning method used to observe metabolic processes in the body.

Radioactive Isotopes

Variants of chemical elements that have an unstable nucleus, releasing radiation as they decay.

fNIRS

Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy (fNIRS) is a non-invasive imaging technique that measures brain activity by detecting changes in blood oxygen levels, indicative of neural activity.