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LYSOGENIC BACTERIA [1 record]

Record 1 2012-07-13

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
  • Genetics
DEF

A bacterium whose chromosome carries a largely inactive phage genome.

OBS

In this state the virus is called a provirus or prophage.

Key term(s)
  • lysogenic bacteria

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
  • Génétique
DEF

Bactérie qui contient des bactériophages non virulents, dits tempérés ou prophages.

OBS

Elle peut les transmettre sous cette forme de génération en génération. On la nomme ainsi parce qu'elle est capable de se lyser, soit spontanément, soit sous certaines conditions expérimentales.

OBS

bactérie lysogène : terme normalisé par l'AFNOR et publié au Journal officiel de la République française le 22 septembre 2000.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Microbiología y parasitología
  • Genética
DEF

Célula bacteriana cuyo cromosoma tiene integrado el ADN de un bacteriófago.

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