Lecture 13: Bacteriophages Flashcards
1
Q
What are the two life cycles of a bacteriophage and what differentiates them from one another.
A
See diagram on slide 6.
2
Q
What are three ways the dairy industry tries to control bacteriophages that kill their starter cultures?
A
See slide 8.
3
Q
Why are bacteriophages being used/investigated for food safety applications?
A
Check out the youtube video on slide 9. Keep in mind what bacteriophages do to bacterial cells and how that can be used to our advantage.
