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Fosmid Library

Definition: A collection of fosmids, which are DNA fragments cloned into the F-plasmid vector, creating a library of clones that represent a genome or a specific DNA sequence.

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A collection or database of fosmids representing a genome or specific DNA sequence.

Example Sentence: The researchers extracted the fosmid library from the metagenomic DNA samples to study the microbial diversity of the ecosystem.

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Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Noun

Meaning: A physical collection of fosmid clones, stored individually, often in 96-well plates or similar container formats.

Example Sentence: The lab technician organized the fosmid library by labeling and cataloging each clone for easy retrieval.

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