GLOSSARY

 

Transformation

Genetic alteration of a cell resulting from the direct uptake, incorporation and expression of exogenous genetic material.

 

Conjugation

 

Transfer of genetic material between two bacterial cell in direct contact.

 

Transduction

 

Injection of foreign DNA by a bacteriophage virus into the host bacterium.

 

Transfection

 

introduction of foreign DNA into eukaryotic cells.

 

Horizontal Gene Transfer

 

DNA material can be transfered between different strains of bacteria in a process.

Transformation in prokaryotes by S.S, P.R & M.K