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Bacteriophage

Description:

A bacteriophage, also known as phage, is a type of virus that specifically infects and replicates within bacteria. It utilizes the machinery of the host bacterial cell to reproduce and eventually causes the cell to burst, releasing new phages.

Senses and Usages:

1. Noun - A type of virus that infects bacteria.
2. Noun - A virus that destroys bacterial cells.

Sample Sentences:

• The bacteriophage attacked the harmful bacteria in the patient's body.
• Scientists are studying the genetic structure of bacteriophages to develop new antibiotics.
• The bacteriophage population has significantly reduced the growth of bacterial colonies.
• After exposure to the bacteriophage, the bacterial cells were lysed and destroyed.

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