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GO: Biological Process

horizontal gene transfer

Term ID
GO:0009292
Synonyms
  • genetic exchange
  • genetic transfer
  • lateral gene transfer
Definition
The introduction of genetic information into a cell to create a genetically different individual, without production of new individuals. 26184597
References
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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