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bacteriophageVirus that attacks bacteria, commonly called a phage. Such viruses are now useful vectors in genetic engineering for introducing modified DNA. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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PVL genes can be transmitted by means of bacteriophages, which allows them to be transmitted from 1 organism to another (9). F-specific RNA bacteriophages are adequate model organisms for enteric viruses in fresh water. MS2 is a member of a class of viruses, called bacteriophages, that attack bacteria (SN: 4/9/05, p. |
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