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  1. Transduction (genetics) - Wikipedia

    While generalized transduction can occur randomly and more easily, specialized transduction depends on the location of the genes on the chromosome and the incorrect excision of a …

  2. What is Transduction? Definition and Types - Biology Reader

    Transduction is the gene transfer mechanism, which facilitates the transfer of genetic material from one bacterial cell to the next bacterial cell by the bacteriophages (as the vectors).

  3. 7.11C: Bacterial Transduction - Biology LibreTexts

    Transduction is the process by which DNA is transferred from one bacterium to another by a virus. It also refers to the process whereby foreign DNA is introduced into another cell via a viral vector.

  4. Bacterial Transduction: Definition, Principle, Steps, Examples

    Jul 11, 2023 · Transduction is the transfer of bacterial DNA from a donor to a recipient bacterium via a virus particle. The virus particle that infects bacteria is called a bacteriophage or phage, …

  5. What Is Transduction in Biology? A Definition & Process

    Aug 14, 2025 · Transduction is a biological process involving the transfer of genetic material or signals within and between living systems. It plays a role in how organisms adapt and how …

  6. Transduction | Bacterial, Viral & Phage | Britannica

    Transduction, 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 (bacteriophage) and then …

  7. Bacterial Transduction – Definition, Types, Steps, Examples

    Dec 6, 2024 · Transduction is used to introduce specific genes into animal and plant cells. Researchers leverage this technique to modify genetic traits, developing organisms with …