GLOSSARY
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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. |