Essentials of Genetics (9th Edition) - Standalone book
Essentials of Genetics (9th Edition) - Standalone book
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780134047799
Author: William S. Klug, Michael R. Cummings, Charlotte A. Spencer, Michael A. Palladino
Publisher: PEARSON
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The temporal sequence of bacteriophage life-cycle.

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The viruses that infect bacteria are known as bacteriophages. They serve as a very useful tool for genetic mapping and genetic modification of bacteria. This is due to a thorough understanding of their life cycle, which allows scientists to exploit the process in order to better understand bacterial genetics.

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