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

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genetic transduction

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Definition

  • Information Transfer of bacterial DNA by phages from an infected bacterium to another bacterium. This also refers to the transfer of genes into eukaryotic cells by viruses. This naturally occurring process is routinely employed as a gene transfer technique.

    Source: Medical Subject Headings 2012

    Type: Concept definition

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