trans·duc·tion (tr ns-d k sh n, trnz-)n. Transfer of genetic material or characteristics from one bacterial cell to another by the incorporation of bacterial DNA into a bacteriophage. [From Latin transductus, past participle of tr  nsd cere, to transfer; see transducer.]trans·duc tion·al adj. |
transduction [trænzˈdʌkʃən]
n
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Genetics) Genetics the transfer by a bacteriophage of genetic material from one bacterium to another
[from Latin transductiō, variant of trāductiō a leading along, from trādūcere to lead over; see traduce]
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| Noun | 1. | transduction - (genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage genetic science, genetics - the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms |
| 2. |  transduction - the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form; "the transduction of acoustic waves into voltages by a microphone"microphoning - the transduction of sound waves into electrical waves (by a microphone) natural action, natural process, action, activity - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings); "the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity" |
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