Exp 9 bacteriophage Flashcards

1
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what are bacteriophages

A

viruses that infect bacteria

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2
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what are the two life cycle?

A

Lytic cycle
Lysogenic cycle

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3
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advantages of bp

A

phage therapy, biocontrol, biosanitation, biopreservation

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4
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disadvantages

A

Slow acidification and flavor development, contamination.
Huge financial loss.

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5
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plaque titer assay

A
  • Determine bacterial resistance/sensitivity to the bacteriophage infection
  • Determine the titer of the bacteriophage in a sample
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