Transformation

Transformation is the transfer of a "naked" DNA segment from a nonfunctional donor cell to that of a functional recipient cell.[1]

## Genetic transformation[edit]

Genetic transformation consists of the transfer and incorporation into a cell of DNA, especially recombinant DNA. The cells, plants, or progeny resulting from this process are said to be transformed where there is a demonstration of the expression in the recipient organism of unique marker genes carried by the transferred DNA.

## Biological transformation[edit]

Biochemical transformation, or "biotransformation", is the process of using cultured cells to convert substrates into other desired organic compounds through use of an endogenous enzyme system that catalyzes the reactions.

## References[edit]

1. ↑ Wile, Dr. Jay L. Exploring Creation With Biology. Apologia Educational Ministries, Inc. 1998