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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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  1. Fields of Study
  2. genetics
  3. molecular genetics
  4. genetic recombination
  5. genetic transformation

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genetic transformation

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Definition

  • Information Change brought about to an organisms genetic composition by unidirectional transfer (transfection, transduction, conjugation, 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.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings

    Type: Concept definition

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https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/42644

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