title: Large plasmids in bacteria. Part 1. A survey of associated phenotypes.
abstract: Large sections of DNA from large plasmids are cryptic while some plasmid-borne genes are essential for the efficient growth of the host organism. A range of plasmid-coded phenotypes are discussed together with an outline of some plasmid/chromosome interactions.
mesh_terms: D001419:Bacteria / Q000235:genetics*; D004269:DNA, Bacterial / Q000032:analysis*; D010641:Phenotype; D010957:Plasmids; D012093:Replicon / Q000502:physiology
chemical_list: D004269:DNA, Bacterial