Bacteriophage phi X 174
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.
Year introduced: 1993
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Tree Number(s): B04.123.205.320, B04.123.470.500.320, B04.280.470.500.320
MeSH Unique ID: D010584
Registry Number: txid10847
Entry Terms:
- Phage phi X174
- Enterobacteria phage phi X 174
- Coliphage phi X 174
- Phage phi X 174
- phi X 174 Phage
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