lysogenization

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Noun lysogenization has 1 sense

lysogenization, lysogenisation - the process by which a bacterium acquires a phage that becomes integrated into its genome
--₁ is a kind of organic process, biological process

Derived form: verb lysogenize₁

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Lysogenization

Definition:

Lysogenization is a process in which a bacteriophage infects a bacterial cell, incorporates its genetic material into the host cell’s genome, and remains dormant without causing immediate cell destruction.

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Noun - Scientific Usage:

The lysogenization of the bacteriophage allows it to hide within the bacterium and await activation signals.

Noun - Microbiology:

Lysogenization is an important mechanism by which phages contribute to the genetic diversity of bacteria.

Verb - Microbiology:

Bacteriophages can lysogenize bacterial cells, leading to the integration of their DNA into the host genome.

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