Definitions for bacteriophage phi x 174
ADVERTISEMENT
U.S. National Library of Medicine
Bacteriophage phi X 174
The type species of the genus MICROVIRUS. A prototype of the small virulent DNA coliphages, it is composed of a single strand of supercoiled circular DNA, which on infection, is converted to a double-stranded replicative form by a host enzyme.
Citation
Use the citation below to add this definition to your bibliography:
"bacteriophage phi x 174." Definitions.net. STANDS4 LLC, 2013. Web. 24 May 2013. <http://www.definitions.net/definition/bacteriophage phi x 174>.

