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Bacteriophage lambda

A temperate inducible phage and type species of the genus lambda-like viruses, in the family SIPHOVIRIDAE. Its natural host is E. coli K12. Its VIRION contains linear double-stranded DNA with single-stranded 12-base 5' sticky ends. The DNA circularizes on infection.

Year introduced: 1993

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Tree Number(s): B04.123.150.800.230, B04.123.205.230, B04.280.090.800.230

MeSH Unique ID: D010582

Registry Number: txid10710

Entry Terms:

  • Coliphage lambda
  • Enterobacteria phage lambda
  • lambda Phage
  • Phage lambda

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