In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Structure of Phage Mu 2. Genetic Map of Phage Mu 3. Life Cycle of Phage Mu 4. The Targets of Transposase. Phage Mu is also known as 'bacteriophage Mu'. Since it infects the members of enterobacteria, it is also called 'enterobacteria phage Mu'. It belongs to the family Myoviridae of the order [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Morphology of Phage Lambda 2. DNA and Gene Organization of Phage Lambda 3. Life Cycles of Phage Lambda 4. Genetic Map of Phage Lambda 5. Choice between Lytic and Lysogenic Cycles. Morphology of Phage Lambda: Morphological structure of phage λ is given in Fig. 18.11A. The head has 20 faces. A 20- [...]
In this article we will discuss about:- 1. Process of Lysogeny 2. Control of Lysogeny 3. Induction 4. Lysogenic Conversion 5. The Genetic Switch 6. Significance. Process of Lysogeny: Many bacteriophages (bacterial viruses) such as phage T2, T4, etc. that reproduce within host bacterial cells using a lytic cycle and finally destroy the cell are called virulent bacteriophages. But, there [...]