2. What is a plasmid? Plasmids are small, circular DNA strands. They typically encode only a few genes. They are independent of the chromosome. ≈160,000 bp in bacteria ≈100,000,000 bp in eukaryotes ≈3,000 bp

3. Plasmid Structure

4. Reporter genes

5. GFP Tagging

7. Recombinant Gene Expression Media includes dissolved iron and Sulfuric acid

8. Acid Mine Drainage

9. Protein Product Purification

11. Antibiotic Selection

12. Recombinant DNA Responsibility Sex in the Sink: Gene-Swapping Bacteria Are Making New Superbugs -NBC News