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How does the t4 virus work?
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What type of disease does the t4 virus cause?
This type of virus is a bacteriophage. It attacks bacteria. The T4 bacteriophage attacks E. coli.
Is there a vaccine for The Enterobacteria Phage T4 virus?
No, there is currently no vaccine for the Enterobacteria Phage T4 virus. This virus infects bacteria, not humans, so it is not a target for vaccine development.
What is the real name of the t4 virus?
T4's "full name" is "Enterobacteria phage T4"!
Which viruses inject their DNA?
Bacteriophage T4 virus
Is T4 bacteriophage a DNA or RNA virus?
T4 bacteriophage is a DNA virus. It infects bacteria by injecting its DNA into the host cell and hijacking the cell's machinery to replicate its genetic material.
What does the t4 virus look like?
The t4 virus has a many-sided head containing heridity material. Just below the head is the tail which the heridity material passes through.
What is the tail fiber in a virus?
It's a T4 long fiber and it attaches to the cell wall of the host
How millions of T4 lymphocytes get infected with the virus if only 1 gets into the body?
The Strand of genes is inserted into the cells DNA. This causes the cells to replicate the virus
What is a virus that infects E coli bacteria?
T4 bacteriophage is a common virus that infects E. coli bacteria. It injects its genetic material into the bacterium, taking over the host's machinery to replicate itself. This ultimately leads to the destruction of the bacterial cell and the release of new phages.
What is the real name for spacecraft virus?
The spacecraft virus is only named such because the shape of the virus looks like the Lunar Lander used in the Apollo Missions. Viruses of this type are called phages. The typical "Spacecraft virus" that you see illustrated in textbooks is typically a T4 Bacteriophage, also called "Enterobacteria Phage T4"
Why does a person with AIDS virus but with no symptoms of the disease have a high count of T4 cells?
A high T4 cell count indicates that the immune system is functioning well and that the HIV virus has not a significant impact. It is possible to have the HIV virus, be asymptomatic (have no symptoms of the disease) and have a well-functioning immune system. If, however, the virus continues to chip away at the immue system, this will change. Viral load will increase; t-cell counts will drop and you will see signs of illness.
