Sexduction At Biology Glossary
What is it? Sexual transmission of donor Escherichia coli chromosomal genes on the fertility factor. A process whereby a bacterium gains access to and incorporates foreign DNA brought in by a modified F factor during conjugation.Bio Definition Added By: Alexandra
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