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BACTERIOPHAGE VIRULENT [1 record]

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Record 1 2003-05-09

English

Subject field(s)
  • Genetics
DEF

A phage which causes lysis of the host bacterium (KIDIG)

CONT

Since virulent phages invariably destroy the bacteria they infect, the kind of environment best suited to their survival is one which is continually replenished with new, sensitive bacteria. (HAGEB p. 447)

French

Domaine(s)
  • Génétique
DEF

Bactériophage non intégré au chromosome bactérien et dont la multiplication provoque la lyse bactérienne. (LINTS)

CONT

Lorsqu’un phage virulent infecte une bactérie, il s’y reproduit et la bactérie est lysée à la fin du cycle. (LISYL p. 2.55)

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Genética
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