Search Ontology:

GO: Biological Process

DNA-mediated transformation

Term ID

GO:0009294

Synonyms

DNA mediated transformation

Definition

The direct uptake and incorporation of exogenous genetic material (DNA or RNA) into a cell from its surroundings through the cell envelope. (3)

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Ontology

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Relationships

has parts: DNA import into cell involved in transformation establishment of competence for transformation

DNA import into cell involved in transformation establishment of competence for transformation Show first 5 Terms
is a type of: horizontal gene transfer

horizontal gene transfer Show first 5 Terms

Phenotype

Phenotype caused by Genes

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