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conjugation /con·ju·ga·tion/ (kon?jdbobr-ga´shun)

1. the act of joining together.

2. in unicellular organisms, a form of sexual reproduction in which two cells join in temporary union to transfer genetic material.

3. in chemistry, the joining together of two compounds to produce another compound.

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con·ju·ga·tion (knj-gshn)

n.

1. The temporary union of two bacterial cells during which one cell transfers part or all of its genome to the other.

2. A process of sexual reproduction in which ciliate protozoans of the same species temporarily couple and exchange genetic material.

3. A process of sexual reproduction in certain algae and fungi in which temporary or permanent fusion occurs, resulting in the union of the male and female gametes.

4. The addition of glucuronic or sulfuric acid to certain toxic substances to terminate their biological activity and prepare them for excretion.

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conjugation (kon´jgā´shn),

n in biochemistry, the union of a drug or toxic substance with a normal constituent of the body, such as glucuronic acid, to form an inactive product that is then eliminated.

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conjugation

a joining. In unicellular organisms, a form of sexual reproduction in which two individuals join in temporary union to transfer genetic material. In biochemistry, the joining of a toxic substance with some natural substance of the body to form a detoxified product for elimination from the body.