Transformation, Bacterial

**Definition:** The heritable modification of the properties of a competent bacterium by naked DNA from another source. The uptake of naked DNA is a naturally occuring phenomenon in some bacteria. It is often used as a GENE TRANSFER TECHNIQUE.

**Tree numbers:** - E05.393.350.810.500 - G05.728.860.500 - G05.728.865.820 - G06.099.850

**Synonyms:** - Bacterial Transformation