Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Prophages

👉 A phage is a type of bacterium, which has two types of DNA. The two types are called prokaryotic and eukaryotic, and they differ in their ability to replicate and infect host cells. Prophages are also known as plasmids or plasmid-like particles, which have the potential to carry genetic material from one bacterium to another. These particles can be used for a variety of applications, including gene therapy and virus research.

prophages