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Molecular Guardians: Bacteriophage Biology Insights
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  • 1. Complete set of genetic material carried by a phage
  • 2. Process of gene transfer mediated by phages
  • 5. Phage structure that attaches to bacterial surfaces
  • 6. Phage lifecycle causing destruction of host cells
  • 7. Enzyme helping phage DNA incorporate into host genome
  • 9. Process where a host cell breaks open releasing new phages
  • 12. State where phage DNA integrates into bacterial chromosome
  • 13. Cells targeted and infected by bacteriophages
  • 16. Dormant phage genome inserted within bacterial DNA
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  • 3. Virus that specifically infects bacteria
  • 4. Protein shell surrounding a phage's genetic code
  • 8. Bacteriophage part used to inject genetic material
  • 10. Event of bacteriophage entering a bacterial cell
  • 11. Small DNA molecule sometimes manipulated by viruses
  • 14. Complete, infective virus particle outside a host
  • 15. Surface molecule on bacteria recognized by phages

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