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(bacterio)phage conversion

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the introduction of new properties to a host bacterium by the genome of an infecting lysogenic prophage. Such properties may include resistance to lysis by related phages, changes in antigenic constitution, or the appearance of toxigenicity.

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date: 19 January 2025

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