Lytic Cycle
Term for phages that exclusively use the lytic cycle
Virulent phages
the phase of bacterial growth at which growth is maximum
CFUs
Phage genome integrated into the bacterial genome
Prophage
Equipment that produces a single blue flame used to heat and sterilize.
Bunsen Burner
The number of toes on the average domestic house cat.
18
The two types of DNA replication that phage carry out during the lytic cycle.
Theta and rolling circle
Stage where cell growth is limited due to accumulated waste and less nutrients
Stationary Phase
A cell that carries a prophage
Lysogen
Term for a cloudy plaque
Turbid
Cats are this- meaning active at dawn and dusk.
Crepuscular
Characteristics that distinguish a temperate phage from a lytic phage
Can form a lysogen in host bacterium and maintain its genome as prophage in a population of bacteria
What feature makes Mycobacteria "Acid Fast"?
Mycolic acid
In the lysogenic cycle, the genes required for the lytic cycle are _______, rather than _________.
repressed
expressed
Lab practices that minimize contamination of your sterile working materials and experiments
Aseptic Technique
This feline's roar can be heard up to 5 miles away.
Lion
The six steps of the lytic cycle
1. Adsorption and DNA injection
2. DNA circularization
3. DNA replication
4. Head and tail production
5. Packaging and assembly
6. Lysis and release
Gram positive test color result
Purple
Three steps of Lysogeny
1. Absorption and DNA injection
2. Phage DNA circularization
3. Maintenance
Portion of a larger whole, a sample
Aliquot
These four large cats cannot purr.
Lions, Tigers, Leopards and Jaguars
The number of phages released from an infected bacteria
Burst size
Forms the cell walls of many bacteria, consisting of glycosaminoglycan chains interlinked with short peptides
Peptidoglycan
The name of the process by which a prophage reverts to the lytic life cycle
induction
Method for the isolation of a pure culture from a mixture
Streak plate
The real name of internet sensation "Grumpy Cat"
Tardar Sauce