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The stimulation of prophage to enter the vegetative state, accomplished by exposing lysogenic cells to ultraviolet light. Hydrogen peroxide, x-rays, and nitrogen mustard (q.v.) also act as inducing agents. See zygotic induction.
Subjects: Chemistry — Genetics and Genomics.
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