Bacteriophage phi X 174
MESHD010584
The type species of the genus MICROVIRUS. A prototype of the small virulent DNA coliphages, it is composed of a single strand of supercoiled circular DNA, which on infection, is converted to a double-stranded replicative form by a host enzyme.
Synonyms
- Phage phi X174
- Enterobacteria phage phi X 174
- Coliphage phi X 174
- Phage phi X 174
- phi X 174 Phage
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