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Genetic Phenomena > Recombination, Genetic > Transformation, Genetic

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Transformation, Genetic  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • Change brought about to an organisms genetic composition by unidirectional transfer (TRANSFECTION; TRANSDUCTION, GENETIC; CONJUGATION, GENETIC, etc.) and incorporation of foreign DNA into prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells by recombination of part or all of that DNA into the cell's genome.

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  • Genetic Transformation

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