What Does YAC Stand For?
YAC stands for Yeast Artificial Chromosome
YAC, or Yeast Artificial Chromosome, is a vector used in molecular biology to facilitate the cloning and manipulation of large DNA fragments, typically ranging from 100,000 to 1,000,000 base pairs. Developed from the essential elements of yeast chromosomes, YACs can replicate and maintain foreign DNA within yeast cells, making them invaluable for genomic studies, gene mapping, and the analysis of complex genomes. Their ability to carry substantial inserts allows researchers to explore gene function and interaction in eukaryotic systems.
Added on 14th April 2008 | Last edited on 17th June 2025 | Edit Acronym