transduction

[trans-duhk-shuhn, tranz-]

noun

Genetics.

1. the transfer of genetic material from one cell to another by means of a virus.

transduction

/ trænzˈdʌkʃən /

noun

1. genetics the transfer by a bacteriophage of genetic material from one bacterium to another

Other Word Forms

• transductant noun
• transductional adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of transduction¹

1952; trans- + -duction, as in induction, production, etc.

Word History and Origins

Origin of transduction¹

C17: from Latin transductiō , variant of trāductiō a leading along, from trādūcere to lead over; see _traduce

Example Sentences

Veronika Somoza's team initially developed a working hypothesis based on the results of previous studies and the findings on signal transduction pathways in taste cells.

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While much attention has been directed towards the computation of quantum information, the transduction of information within quantum networks is equally crucial in materializing the potential of this new technology.

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Mitochondria are cellular organelles that integrate essential metabolic functions in the cell, including energy production, the synthesis of biological molecules and signal transduction.

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The observation of force transduction in real time will also be essential.

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In part through his research, neurons are understood to talk to each other primarily through a chemical process called signal transduction.

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