Phenomena and Processes

DNA Transformation Competence

The ability of bacterial cells to take up exogenous DNA and be genetically transformed by it.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The ability of bacterial cells to take up exogenous DNA and be genetically transformed by it.

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Synonyms

2 entry terms
  • Competence, DNA Transformation
  • Transformation Competence, DNA

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Aspects Covered

5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2012

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Previous Indexing

  • Transformation, Genetic or specifics(1976-2011)

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Tree Numbers

  1. G05.232
  2. G06.099.850.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. DNA Transformation Competence. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D061269. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D061269
  2. DNA Transformation Competence. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q71152078