Definition

The process by which a virus integrates its genetic material into the DNA of a host cell, allowing it to replicate along with the host's DNA without causing immediate harm.

Example

The lysogenization of the bacteria allowed the virus to remain dormant until conditions were favorable for activation.

Conversation

Have you heard about the process of lysogenization?

Yeah, I think it’s related to how some viruses can integrate into a host's DNA.

Exactly! It's fascinating how it can affect the host's traits.

Right? It’s like a hidden influence that can change everything.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Lysogenization → It is formed from "lyso-" (from Greek "lysis", meaning to loosen or dissolve) and "genesis" (from Greek "genesis", meaning origin or creation). The term describes the process of a bacteriophage integrating its genetic material into the host bacterium's genome, leading to a state of lysogeny.

Memory Tip

Think of 'lysis' meaning to loosen or dissolve, and 'genesis' meaning origin — lysogenization refers to the origin of a state where a virus integrates into a host.

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