Definitions

1. adjective

Describing a bacteriophage that integrates its genetic material into the host cell’s DNA and remains dormant, usually without causing immediate harm to the host.

“The researcher studied the lysogenic phage that infected the E. coli bacteria.”

2. noun

A bacteriophage that exhibits lysogenic behavior, often characterized by its ability to remain dormant and integrate into the host cell’s genome.

“The lysogenic phage was found to be less virulent than the lytic phage.”