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conjugation, in geneticsconjugation, in genetics: see recombination recombination, process of "shuffling" of genes by which new combinations can be generated. In recombination through sexual reproduction , the offspring's complete set of genes differs from that of either parent, being rather a combination of genes from both parents...... Click the link for more information. . conjugation, in grammarconjugation: see inflection inflection, in grammar. In many languages, words or parts of words are arranged in formally similar sets consisting of a root, or base, and various affixes. Thus walking, walks, walker have in common the root walk and the affixes -ing, -s, and..... Click the link for more information. . conjugationInteraction of adjacent bonds in a chemical compound having alternating single and double covalent bonds. The conjugated bonds show modified characteristics because of increased electron delocalization and sharing. Conjugation occurs, for example, within a molecule containing a chain of carbon atoms linked by alternating single and double bonds. Such a conjugated system often gives rise to substances with intense colours—e.g., the biological pigments called carotenes. Another example is the carboxyl group (see carboxylic acid; functional group), in which the double bond of the carbonyl group (−C=O) is adjacent to the single bond attaching the hydroxyl group (−OH) to the carbon atom. conjugation 1. a type of sexual reproduction in ciliate protozoans involving the temporary union of two individuals and the subsequent migration and fusion of the gametic nuclei 2. (in bacteria) the direct transfer of DNA between two cells that are temporarily joined 3. the union of gametes, esp isogametes, as in some algae and fungi 4. the pairing of chromosomes in the early phase of a meiotic division 5. Chem the existence of alternating double or triple bonds in a chemical compound, with consequent electron delocalization over part of the molecule conjugation [‚kän·jə′gā·shən] (botany) Sexual reproduction by fusion of two protoplasts in certain thallophytes to form a zygote. (invertebrate zoology) Sexual reproduction by temporary union of cells with exchange of nuclear material between two individuals, principally ciliate protozoans. (microbiology) A process involving contact between two bacterial cells during which genetic material is passed from one cell to the other. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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