Exp 9 bacteriophage Flashcards
1
Q
what are bacteriophages
A
viruses that infect bacteria
2
Q
what are the two life cycle?
A
Lytic cycle
Lysogenic cycle
3
Q
advantages of bp
A
phage therapy, biocontrol, biosanitation, biopreservation
4
Q
disadvantages
A
Slow acidification and flavor development, contamination.
Huge financial loss.
5
Q
plaque titer assay
A
- Determine bacterial resistance/sensitivity to the bacteriophage infection
- Determine the titer of the bacteriophage in a sample