transduction

noun

the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form

(genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage

Roots

transtrans- · Latin · across ducereduct- · Latin · to lead io-ion · Latin · act or process of

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