Mesh term Transformation, Bacterial
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Transfection
Transformation, Genetic
Description
The heritable modification of the properties of a competent bacterium by naked DNA from another source. The uptake of naked DNA is a naturally occuring phenomenon in some bacteria. It is often used as a GENE TRANSFER TECHNIQUE.Browse to child terms:
DNA Transformation Competence
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