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genetic transformation  

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  • Transformation is the consequence of the introduction and incorporation of foreign genetic material, such as DNA or RNA, into a cell that brings about alteration of the genetic makeup. It was first discovered in 1928 by Dr. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Genetic Transformation]

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