What is transformation in molecular biology?
Q: What is transformation in molecular biology?
A: Transformation is the process of genetic alteration of a cell by the direct uptake and expression of DNA from its surroundings.
Q: In which species of bacteria does transformation occur naturally?
A: Transformation occurs naturally in some species of bacteria.
Q: What is the term used for bacteria that are capable of being transformed?
A: Bacteria that are capable of being transformed are called competent.
Q: What are the other two processes by which outside genetic material may be brought into bacterial cells, besides transformation?
A: The other two processes by which outside genetic material may be brought into bacterial cells are conjugation and transduction.
Q: Can transformation be done artificially?
A: Yes, transformation can also be done artificially.
Q: What is the definition of transfection?
A: Transfection is the process of introducing new genetic material into nonbacterial cells, such as animal and plant cells.
Q: How does transduction differ from transformation?
A: Transduction involves the injection of foreign DNA by a bacteriophage into the host, while transformation involves the direct uptake and expression of DNA from the surroundings.
