Bacterial artificial chromosome

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 A bacterial Artificial Chromosome (BAC) is larger than a regular plasmid. They are often used in PCR (Polymer Chain Reaction) as they can take up larger inserts than a regular plasmid. DNA fragments of around 100-200kb can be inserted into a BAC. A BAC is similar to an F' Plasmid. 

Molecular Biology of the Cell, Alberts et al, 5th Edition (2007)�Garland Science, New York, Chapter 8, Page 541

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