Capsduction At Biology Glossary
What is it? A DNA transfer system in Rhodobacter capsulatus where the donor DNA is carried in a phage-like structure known as a gene transfer agent (GTA). The donor DNA derived from the GTA-producing cells can enter a recipient cell and recombine with th e recipient genome.Bio Definition Added By: Alexa
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