Phenomena and Processes

Genetic Conjugation

A parasexual process in BACTERIA; ALGAE; FUNGI; and ciliate EUKARYOTA for achieving exchange of chromosome material during fusion of two cells. In bacteria, this is a uni-directional transfer of genetic material; in protozoa it is a bi-directional exchange. In algae and fungi, it is a form of sexual reproduction, with the union of male and female gametes.

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A parasexual process in BACTERIA; ALGAE; FUNGI; and ciliate EUKARYOTA for achieving exchange of chromosome material during fusion of two cells. In bacteria, this is a uni-directional transfer of genetic material; in protozoa it is a bi-directional exchange. In algae and fungi, it is a form of sexual reproduction, with the union of male and female gametes.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Conjugation, Genetic
  • Bacterial Conjugation
  • Conjugation, Bacterial

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6 allowable subheadings

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

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  • Genetics (1966-1967)

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  1. G05.728w.200

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QW 51

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Genetic Conjugation. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003227. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003227
  2. Genetic Conjugation. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q22290285