lysogenicity
/ˌlaɪsədʒəˈnɪsɪti/
noun
- The ability or property of a virus to enter a lysogenic state within a host cell.
- Scientists measured the lysogenicity of different bacteriophages.
- Lysogenicity allows the virus to survive harsh conditions by staying dormant.
- The study focused on the genetic factors that control lysogenicity.
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