Genomic DNA Libraries

Genomic DNA libraries are a collection of DNA fragments that together represent the entire (or nearly entire) genome of the mdividual from which the DNA was derived. These fragments are contained within self-rephcating vectors that enable them to be mamtamed and propagated within the cells of microorganisms, such as Escherzchza colz or Succharomyces cerevzszae (yeast). Such libraries may be stored as a permanent source of representative sequences of a particular organism Indivrdual laboratories may obtain such a library from another laboratory or a commercial source as an alternative to constructing their own