Concept information
Preferred term
Gene Transfer, Horizontal
Type
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Definition
- The naturally occurring transmission of genetic information between organisms, related or unrelated, circumventing parent-to-offspring transmission. Horizontal gene transfer may occur via a variety of naturally occurring processes such as GENETIC CONJUGATION; GENETIC TRANSDUCTION; and TRANSFECTION. It may result in a change of the recipient organism's genetic composition (TRANSFORMATION, GENETIC). Recombination occurring between genes from different species.
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Gene Transfer, Lateral
- Horizontal Gene Transfer
- Lateral Gene Transfer
Allowable Qualifier(s)
In other languages
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French
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Transfert génétique horizontal
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Transfert génétique latéral
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Transfert génique horizontal
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Transfert génique latéral
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Transfert latéral de gène
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Transferts génétiques horizontaux
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Transferts génétiques latéraux
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Transferts géniques horizontaux
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Transferts géniques latéraux
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Transferts horizontaux de gènes
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Transferts latéraux de gènes
URI
http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-Q9LVZ8R3-6
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