Deoxyribonucleic acid isolated from bacteriophage lambda can infect Escherichia coli K12 in the presence of adsorbed helper phage (Kaiser and Hogness, 1960; Kaiser, 1962). The manner in which lambda DNA enters the cell and the possible role of helper phage in the penetration process is still not clear. Kinetic studies conducted in this laboratory during the initial stages of infection by lambda DNA demonstrate a requirement for helper function during the penetration of an infectious molecule. Further investigation into this problem is needed and was the major objective of this study.
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| Date | 01 May 1966 |
| Creators | Elseth, Gerald D. |
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| Source Sets | Utah State University |
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| Source | All Graduate Theses and Dissertations |
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