lysogenisation
/ˌlaɪsədʒənɪˈzeɪʃən/
noun
- The process by which a virus becomes integrated into a host cell's DNA, creating a lysogen.
- Lysogenisation occurs when the viral DNA inserts itself into the bacterial chromosome.
- The experiment demonstrated lysogenisation of the bacteria within hours.
- Understanding lysogenisation helps scientists develop new gene therapies.
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