COTRANSDUCE Meaning and
Definition
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Cotransduce is a verb that denotes the process by which two or more different genetic traits or characteristics are simultaneously transferred or incorporated into another organism or cell. This term is commonly used in the field of molecular biology and genetic research to explain the phenomenon where multiple genes or genetic markers are co-inherited or transferred together during genetic exchange.
When two or more genes are cotransduced, it means that they are located close to each other on the same segment of DNA or chromosome. This physical proximity makes it more likely for the genes to be transferred together as a unit during genetic recombination or horizontal gene transfer events.
Cotransduction is often observed in bacteriophages or viruses that infect bacteria, where it plays a crucial role in the horizontal spread of genes within bacterial populations. Bacteriophages can mediate the transduction of specific genes from one bacterium to another, and if these genes are located close to each other on the bacterial chromosome, they are more likely to be cotransduced together.
Understanding the phenomenon of cotransduction can provide valuable insights into the genetic relatedness and organization of genes within organisms. Studying cotransduction patterns can aid in gene mapping, identification of gene clusters, and understanding the functional relationships between different genes.
Etymology of COTRANSDUCE
The word "cotransduce" is formed by combining the prefix "co-", meaning "together", with the word "transduce".
The term "transduce" is derived from Latin roots. "Trans-" means "across" or "through", while "duce" comes from the Latin verb "ducere", meaning "to lead" or "to bring".
Therefore, "transduce" essentially means "to lead or bring across" or "to transmit".
By adding the prefix "co-" to "transduce", the word "cotransduce" is created, indicating the action of transducing or transmitting something together or simultaneously with something else.
Conjugate verb Cotransduce
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