Bacteriophages Flashcards by Brina Quintanilla Reyes

Q

What is bacteriophages?

A

A virus that infects the bacteria

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What are the 2 types of bacteriophages ?

A

Temperate and virulent

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Q

What is temperate bacteriophage?

A

Virus enters the bacterial genome

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Q

What is virulent bacteriophage?

A

Lyse bacteria

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Q

What does virulent do on agar plates? (2)

A

Clearing broth ( liquid )
Or
Plaques formation

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