cryptic_prophage [SO_0001007]

A remnant of an integrated prophage in the host genome or an "island" in the host genome that includes phage like-genes.

cryptic_prophage

ID: SO_0001007

Class

A remnant of an integrated prophage in the host genome or an "island" in the host genome that includes phage like-genes.

This is not cryptic in the same sense as a cryptic gene or cryptic splice site.

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Classification

Alternative Names

Synonym Scope Reference
cryptic prophage exact synonym