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lysogenicity

lysogenicity

9.9
A state where a virus's genes are inside a bacterium's genes and stay inactive
  • noun
  • /ˌlaɪzoʊdʒəˈnɪsɪti/
  • Specialized
: lisogenicidad
  • The lysogenicity of a bacterium can be determined by testing for the presence of integrated viral DNA.

Examples

  • Certain environmental factors can trigger a switch from lysogenicity to a lytic cycle in bacterial cells.

  • Understanding lysogenicity is crucial for researchers studying bacteriophage-host interactions.

  • The bacterium's lysogenicity allows it to survive in hostile environments.

  • How does lysogenicity affect bacterial resistance?

  • Researchers are investigating the lysogenicity of various bacteriophages to understand their long-term effects on bacterial populations.

  • The study highlighted the role of lysogenicity in enabling bacteria to coexist with viruses without immediate harm.

  • In laboratory conditions, the lysogenicity of the bacterium was evident as it maintained viral DNA without causing cell lysis.

Synonyms

lysogeny
vslysogenicity
  • Specialized
9.9

Virus genes hide inside bacteria and stay inactive until they make new viruses

has the same meaning but uses a different noun form in scientific language

Surface Forms

lysogenicity singular
lysogenicities plural

Morphology

lysogenicity = lysogenic (transparent) = lysogen + ic + ity

A regular nominalization: the adjective 'lysogenic' + '-ity' yields the state or condition of being lysogenic, so the meaning follows standard English word-formation.

Etymology

Lysogenicity comes from lyso- meaning 'to loosen' or 'to break' and -genic like in genetic, meaning 'relating to genes'. Think of lysis (when a cell breaks) and genetic to remember that lysogenicity is when a virus puts its genes into a bacterium and stays quiet inside the host.