Outrageously Funny Word Dictionary :: Prophage

👉 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.

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👉 A phage is a type of bacterium that lives in the host cell and cannot replicate independently. It is found in bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Phages have two main functions: they can infect a host cell and transfer genetic material from one cell to another. This process allows them to carry out their life cycle and spread across the host's cells, potentially causing diseases or disrupting normal cellular function.

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👉 A bacterium that carries a plasmid, which is a DNA fragment from another organism, into its own chromosome and becomes an independent organism.

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