Noun
prophage (plural prophages)
(biology) The latent form of a bacteriophage in which the viral genome is inserted into the host chromosome.
In response to stress, the activated prophage is excised from the DNA of the host cell by one of the newly expressed gene products and enters its lytic pathway. Source: Internet
This prophage may enter the lytic cycle when the lysogen enters a stressed condition. Source: Internet
In this state, the λ DNA is called a prophage and stays resident within the host's genome without apparent harm to the host. Source: Internet
The lambda genome can be inserted into the E. coli chromosome and is then called a prophage. Source: Internet
The prophage is duplicated with every subsequent cell division of the host. Source: Internet
This autonegative regulation ensures a stable minimum concentration of the repressor molecule and, should SOS signals arise, allows for more efficient prophage induction. Source: Internet