transduction

Noun
  1. (genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage (synset 113589999)
    referred to in: genetic science, genetics - the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
    is a type of: biological process, organic process - a process occurring in living organisms
  2. The process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form (synset 113589727)
    "the transduction of acoustic waves into voltages by a microphone"
    is a type of: action, activity, natural action, natural process - a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
    subtypes: microphoning - the transduction of sound waves into electrical waves (by a microphone)

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