carrier DNA

carrier DNA
DNA of undefined sequence which is added to the transforming (plasmid) DNA used in physical DNA-transfer procedures. This additional DNA increases the efficiency of transformation in electroporation and chemically-mediated DNA delivery systems. The mechanism responsible is not known.

Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture . 2015.

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