Transformation, Bacterial

MeSH code information

• Name
  Transformation, Bacterial
• Concept
  Scope note: 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.
• Tree numbers
  • E05.393.350.810.500
• Qualifiers
  immunology, physiology, ethics, drug effects, radiation effects, genetics

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