Bacteriophage T4 virus group 2
by Russell Kightley
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Bacteriophage T4 virus group 2
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Russell Kightley
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Digital Art
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Bacteriophage T4 virus group 2. T4 bacteriophage viruses attacking an E. coli a bacterial cell. The viruses land on the bacterial surface and inject their DNA into the interior of the bacterium. The term "phage" referes to the fact that they "eat" the bacteria. T4 is the most complicated virus. It has a highly developed landing gear that docks with the bacterial surface and triggers the DNA injection through the contractile tail.
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August 6th, 2012
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Douglas Beatenhead
I've seen this virus before, but I can not remember what illness it causes. Very good depiction. Love your illustrations - very captivated!
Russell Kightley replied:
Thanks Douglas! It's a bacteriophage so it attacks bacteria rather than human cells. They may even help in the fight against diseases.
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