A cosmid is essentially a plasmid that has been engineered to include a (cohesive end site) from the lambda (
: Contains restriction enzyme sites for inserting foreign DNA. How Cosmids Work cosmid pics
: For visuals on how large-scale mapping is performed, "Physical mapping of complex genomes by cosmid multiplex analysis" on PMC details the assembly of physical maps using cosmid clones. 3. Educational Visuals (Diagrams & Photos) A cosmid is essentially a plasmid that has