Genetic transformation

Pronunciation
/JEH-NET-ik trans-for-MAY-shun/
Category
Genetics
Plural
Genetic transformations

Definition

The process of introducing and expressing foreign genes into a host organism. This can involve extrachromosomal or chromosomal integration.

Etymology

From the Latin 'genes' meaning 'origin', 'transformation' meaning 'change'.

Example

Genetic transformation has been used to introduce genes for insect pest resistance into crops.

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