English dictionary: words starting with propha

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Prophage

noun
The genetic material of a bacteriophage, incorporated into the genome of a bacterium and able to produce phages if specifically activated.
Usage examples:
The incorporation of plasmids or prophages into the bacterial chromosomes is called transfection.

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Prophages

noun
The genetic material of a bacteriophage, incorporated into the genome of a bacterium and able to produce phages if specifically activated.
Usage examples:
The incorporation of plasmids or prophages into the bacterial chromosomes is called transfection.

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Prophase

noun
The first stage of cell division, before metaphase, during which the chromosomes become visible as paired chromatids and the nuclear envelope disappears. the first prophase of meiosis includes the reduction division.
Usage examples:
The events in this stage of the cell cycle leading to cell division are prophase, metaphase, anapha…

Prophase - all meanings in English