Transformation, Genetic

**Definition:** Change brought about to an organisms genetic composition by unidirectional transfer (TRANSFECTION; TRANSDUCTION, GENETIC; CONJUGATION, GENETIC, etc.) and incorporation of foreign DNA into prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells by recombination of part or all of that DNA into the cell's genome.

**Tree numbers:** - G05.728.865

**Synonyms:** - Genetic Transformation