conjugation
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- noun
- /ˌkɒn.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən/
- Specialized
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conjugación
- Conjugation involves contact between two bacterial cells during which genetic material passes from one cell to the other.
Examples
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(n9) Bacteria exchange genetic material by conjugation, during which a tubular extension from the cell membrane of one bacterial cell is extended to connect with the membrane of another.
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The primitive form of sex enacted by protists is called conjugation, and it is entirely separate from the reproductive process.
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In both cases, the initial effects were good since the bacteria had not had sufficient time to develop or amplify resistance genes and pass them about through conjugation.
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The genes are commonly carried on extrachromosomal plasmids that are transferred to other microbes through conjugation.
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Plasmids can transmit the characteristic of drug resistance (n30) between bacteria by conjugation, transformation, or transduction.
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Conjugation allows two bacterial cells to exchange genetic material effectively, playing a crucial role in genetic diversity.
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During conjugation, a connection forms between two bacteria, enabling them to share important genetic traits.
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The process of conjugation is essential for the transfer of genetic information between bacteria, which can enhance their survival.
Antonyms
Surface Forms
Morphology
conjugation = conjugate (semi-transparent) = con + jug + ation
Built from 'conjugate' meaning 'to join', but the biological sense (cellular exchange of genetic material) is a specialized extension that may not be predictable for general learners.
Etymology
Conjugation comes from con- 'together' and jugare 'to join', giving the picture of two living things 'yoked' together. So in biology, conjugation is when two cells or organisms join to exchange genetic material.