REPLICON
\ɹˈɛplɪkən], \ɹˈɛplɪkən], \ɹ_ˈɛ_p_l_ɪ_k_ə_n]\
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Any DNA sequence capable of independent replication or a molecule that possesses a REPLICATION ORIGIN and which is therefore potentially capable of being replicated in a suitable cell. (Singleton & Sainsbury, Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, 2d ed)
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