genomic library
genetics
Also known as: genomic DNA library
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Genomic DNA library
DNA fragments that make up the full-length genome of an organism can be collected to create a genomic DNA library. Such libraries are generated by isolating DNA from cells and then amplifying it using DNA cloning technology.
A genomic library is a collection of cloned DNA fragments from an organism's genome. This is created by cutting DNA into smaller pieces using restriction enzymes and inserting these fragments into vectors, such as plasmids or viruses. These vectors then replicate inside host cells, like bacteria, producing many identical copies of the DNA fragments. Each collection of these identical copies is called a DNA clone. A genomic library serves as a starting point for various genetic studies, including sequencing entire genomes.12
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