transformation
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- noun
- /ˌtrænsfərˈmeɪʃən/
- Specialized
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transformación genética
- That there was some kind of genetic transformation.
- cell transformation
- methods for genetic transformation
It's a transformation of the somatic cells from the same micro environment that the DNA containing cells reside, right?
- It's a transformation of the somatic cells from the same micro environment that the DNA containing cells reside, right?
Examples
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No telling how it could affect the transformation process.
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In her DNA they discovered the secrets to her powers of transformation.
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The changes did not occur in germlines, but were acquired during the transformation process (See Table 1).
Academic text (2017) -
Many of these pollutants are dispersed and do not undergo any chemical transformation in the atmosphere.
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The hydroxyl radical formed from the chemical transformation of water vapor leads to the destruction of stratospheric ozone.
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Total thyroidectomy eliminates the possibility of anaplastic transformation of the residual thyroid gland.
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The scientist studied the transformation of bacteria after introducing new DNA into their environment.
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During the lab experiment, they observed the transformation of a single cell into a fully functional organism.
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Researchers are focused on understanding the process of transformation that allows bacteria to acquire resistance to antibiotics.
Synonyms
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To put new genes or DNA into living cells for experiments
Compounds
- Specialized
A change that moves, turns, resizes, or flips a shape while keeping its straight lines
- Specialized
Amount of energy absorbed or released when a substance changes state like ice melting
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Transformation comes from Latin parts trans- ('across') and forma ('shape' or 'form'), so it means a 'change of form'. In genetics, this image helps: a cell can take in outside DNA and change some of its traits, which is why scientists call that process a transformation.