transduction

nouns

(genetics) the process of transfering genetic material from one cell to another by a plasmid or bacteriophage
transduction
domain category
the branch of biology that studies heredity and variation in organisms
genetic science, genetics
is a type of (narrower)
a process occurring in living organisms
biological process, organic process
the process whereby a transducer accepts energy in one form and gives back related energy in a different form
"the transduction of acoustic waves into voltages by a microphone"
transduction
is derived from
transduce
is a type of (narrower)
a process existing in or produced by nature (rather than by the intent of human beings)
"the action of natural forces"; "volcanic activity"
action, activity, natural action, natural process