In this article we will discuss about the life cycle of phage M13. M13 uses the F pilus of E. coli to infect the cell. Protein pill located on the tip of M13 contacts the TolA protein located on the pilus of host cell. This interaction causes a conformational change in pVIlI from 100% alpha-helix […]
Life Cycle of Phage M13 | Microbiology
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Replication of ssDNA Phage | Microbiology
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In this article we will discuss about the replication of ssDNA phage. I. Adsorption: The cell wall surface of E.coli contains specific receptor sites. For example, the receptor site of ØX114 present on outer membrane of cell wall of Salmonella typhimurium is a lipopolysaccharide. The phage gets adsorbed on bacterial cell surface through any one […]
Example of Mycoviruses | Microbiology
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In this article we will discuss about the two examples of mycoviruses: 1. Mycoviruses of Mushrooms 2. Mycoviruses in Plant Patliogenic Fungi. 1. Mycoviruses of Mushrooms: At least six viruses and VLP have been reported from the cultivated mushrooms, A.bisporus nearly from all countries where it is grown widely. The mycoviruses occur in a mixture […]
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