Concept information
Preferred term
Conjugation, Genetic
Type
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Topical Descriptor
Broader concept
Entry terms
- Genetic Conjugation
Scope note
- A parasexual process in BACTERIA; ALGAE; FUNGI; and ciliate EUKARYOTA for achieving exchange of chromosome material during fusion of two cells. In bacteria, this is a uni-directional transfer of genetic material; in protozoa it is a bi-directional exchange. In algae and fungi, it is a form of sexual reproduction, with the union of male and female gametes.
History note
- 68
In other languages
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Finnish
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conjugatio
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konjugaatio
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konjugointi
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Swedish
URI
http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D003227
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