Transduction (Noun)
Meaning 1
(genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Transduction was used to introduce the specific gene into the bacteria in order to study its function.
- The laboratory uses transduction to introduce desirable traits into bacteria for various biotechnological applications.
- Gene transduction is a powerful tool in genetic engineering, allowing for the creation of new bacterial strains with desired characteristics.
- The use of bacteriophages in transduction has revolutionized the way scientists study bacterial genetics and evolution.
- Transduction efficiency varied depending on the type of plasmid used and the conditions under which the experiment was conducted.
Hypernyms
Meaning 2
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".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.