Lysogen
A lysogen or lysogenic bacterium is a bacterial cell which can produce and transfer the ability to produce a
tRNA
and virulence genes.
History
Theories about Lysogeny dominated the field of microbiology between 1920 and 1929. However, Lysogenic Bacterium were first brought to light by studies conducted in 1921 that explored the mechanisms between phages and bacteria.[2]
Lysogenic Conversion
Lysogenic conversion is a process that occurs between a bacterium and a phage that is often beneficial for the bacteria. In lysogenic conversion, the phage inserts specific characteristics into the bacterial genes causing the bacteria to have better survival. Lysogenic conversion has been known to convert non-pathogenic bacteria into pathogenic bacteria that is capable of producing harmful toxins.[3]