> See also: > - [[Chromosomes]] > - [[Cloning and Expression Vectors]] # Artificial Chromosomes Artificial chromosomes are artificially created chromosomes having the properties of centromeres, telomeres, and origins of replication and the specified sequences required for their stable maintenance within the cell as autonomouse self-replicating chromosomes. Because of these proeprties, there is no need to **Types of Artificial Chromosomes** - Bacterial Artificial Chromosomes (BACs) - Yeast Artificial Chromosomes (YACs) - Human Artificial Chromosomes (HACs)