Yeast artificial chromosome

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-012776",
  "term": "Yeast artificial chromosome",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A genetically engineered DNA molecule derived from yeast, capable of carrying large fragments of foreign DNA. It functions as a cloning vector, allowing the replication and maintenance of large eukaryotic DNA inserts within yeast cells. YACs can typically accommodate DNA inserts ranging from 100 kilobases to over 1 megabase in size.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "cloning vector"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2018, 90, 1121. 'Terminology of bioanalytical methods (IUPAC Recommendations 2018)' on page 1153 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2016-1120)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/yeast-artificial-chromosome/"
}