The differences between transfection and transformation are outlined in Table 2.
Table 2.The differences between transfection and transformation.
Features | Transfection | Transformation |
Definition | Method of gene transfer in which the genetic material is deliberately introduced | Method of gene transfer in which the genetic material is directly uptaken and incorporated through the cell membrane(s) |
Target cells | Mammalian cells | Plant, yeast and bacterial cells |
Acheived by | Chemical, physical and viral methods | Chemical transformation, electroporation and particle bombardment |