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bacteriaphages have a small protein coat called a capsid that contains chromosomes

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Where are glycoproteins located?

Glycoproteins are found on the outside of the cell membrane


True or false bacteriophages are viruses that parasitize bacteria?

I wouldn't call bacteriophages parasites, but yes they are viruses which infect bacteria.


Proteins with sugar molecules attached to them are called what?

glycoproteins


What is the function of the glycoproteins on the outside of the virus?

Glycoproteins are proteins that contain sugars and polipetides.


Why does glycoproteins reacts positively with Molisch reagent?

Glycoproteins give positive results for Molisch's test. This answer is true because Molisch test was a test for sugar.


What are bacteriopahages?

Bacteriophages are, quite literally, "bacteria eaters". Bacteriophages are a type of virus that attacks bacteria, taking over its cell to reproduce.


Viruses that infect bacteria are?

called bacteriophages. They are viruses that specifically infect and replicate within bacteria, ultimately leading to the death of the host cell. Bacteriophages play a crucial role in controlling bacterial populations in various environments.


How do you get a bacteriophage?

Bacteriophages can be obtained from specialized laboratories that provide specific bacteriophage products or services. They can also be isolated from environmental samples by collecting samples from natural sources and using techniques to identify and isolate bacteriophages that infect specific bacteria. Additionally, bacteriophages can be purchased from culture collections that store and distribute various strains of bacteriophages for research and therapeutic purposes.


What do glycoproteins attached to?

oligosaccharides


What synthesises glycoproteins?

ER


What types of organisms does bacteriophage attack?

Bacteriophages are viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria. They do not infect human cells or other eukaryotic organisms. Bacteriophages are specific to infecting particular bacterial species or strains.


What membrane surface are thought to be most important as cells recognize each other?

glycoproteins. i swear. glycoproteins. i swear.