The virus-mediated transfer of host DNA (chromosomal or plasmid) from one host cell (the donor) to another (the recipient). Transduction was first observed in bacteriophage/bacterium systems, but has since also been found to be mediated by certain viruses infecting eukaryotic cells. Found on http://ppathw3.cals.cornell.edu/glossary/Defs_T.htm
(from the article `senses`) The transduction processes for all human senses have four general similarities: all sense organs contain receptor cells that are especially sensitive ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/t/71
a process of genetic recombination in bacteria in which genes from a host cell (a bacterium) are incorporated into the genome of a bacterial virus ... [3 related articles] Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/t/71
The transfer of DNA sequences from one bacterium to another via lysogenic infection by a bacteriophage (transducing phage). Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20095
1. <molecular biology> The transfer of a gene from one bacterium to another by a bacteriophage. ... In generalised transduction any gene may be transferred as a result of accidental incorporation during phage packaging. In specialised transduction only specific genes can be transferred, as a result of improper recombination out of the host ch... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(trans-duk´shәn) the transfer of genetic information from one bacterium to another with the DNA being transferred carried by a bacteriophage. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
a bacterial virus phage transfers genetic material from the bacterium in which the phage was produced to the bacterium it infects next. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21006
(1) The transfer of a gene from one bacterium to another by a bacteriophage. In generalized transduction any gene may be transferred as a result of accidental incorporation during phage packaging. In specialized transduction only specific genes can be transferred, as a result of improper recombination out of the host chromosome of the prophage of a lysogenic phage. Transduction is an infrequent event but transducing phages have proved useful in the genetic analysis of bacteria. (2) The conversion of a signal from one form to another. For example, various types of sensory cells convert or transduce light, pressure, chemicals, etc. into nerve impulses and the binding of many hormones to receptors at the cell surface is transduced into an increase in cAMP within the cell.
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Type: Term Pronunciation: tranz-dŭk′shŭn Definitions: 1. Transfer of genetic material (and its phenotypic expression) from one cell to another by viral infection. 2. A form of genetic recombination in bacteria. 3. Conversion of energy from one form to another. Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=93214
[n] - (genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage 2. [n] - the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form Found on http://www.webdictionary.co.uk/definition.php?query=transduction
noun 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` Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20974
Transformation of one form of energy into another; for example, light is transformed into neural impulses. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22842