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retransformation

retransformation

9.8
To put DNA into cells that already have foreign DNA to check or restore gene activity
  • noun
  • /ˌriːtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : retransformación
  • The scientist performed a retransformation to ensure the gene was properly expressed in the bacterial cells.

Examples

  • Researchers often use retransformation to increase the number of cells carrying the desired plasmid.

  • The retransformation of the cells was crucial for the experiment.

  • After the initial experiment failed, a retransformation was necessary to confirm the results.

  • Researchers studied the process of retransformation in detail.

  • The scientist performed a retransformation to ensure the gene was properly expressed in the bacterial cells.

  • After the initial experiment failed, a retransformation was necessary to confirm the results.

  • Researchers often use retransformation to increase the number of cells carrying the desired plasmid.

Synonyms

transformation
vsretransformation
  • Specialized
4 6.5

A cell taking in outside DNA and changing its traits

is the repeat introduction into already changed cells to restore or confirm expression
transfection
vsretransformation
  • Specialized
1 9.5

To put new genes or DNA into living cells for experiments

is the repeat introduction into already changed cells to restore or confirm expression

Surface Forms

retransformation singular
retransformations plural

Morphology

retransformation = transformation (semi-transparent) = re + transform + ation

Morphological composition is regular ('re-' + 'transformation'), but the sense is a specialized biological process and may not be obvious to general learners.

Etymology

Retransformation has the parts re- 'again' and transform (from trans- 'across' and form 'shape'), so transform means 'to change shape'. In biology a retransformation is 'transforming again', for example putting genes back into cells to restore or check their function.