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The genome of | The genome of Inoviridae is not segmented and contains a molecule of circular, positive-sense, single-stranded DNA. The complete genome is 4400-8500 nucleotides long. (source: [http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/ICTVdb/ICTVdB/00.035.htm ICTV dB Descriptions]) | ||
==Virion Structure of an Inoviridae== | ==Virion Structure of an Inoviridae== | ||
Revision as of 19:05, 16 June 2006
Baltimore Classification
Higher order taxa
Viruses; ssDNA viruses; Inoviridae
Genera
Inovirus, Plectovirus
Description and Significance
Inoviridae viruses are non-enveloped bacteriophages that infect E. coli by a slow-release life cycle.
Genome Structure
The genome of Inoviridae is not segmented and contains a molecule of circular, positive-sense, single-stranded DNA. The complete genome is 4400-8500 nucleotides long. (source: ICTV dB Descriptions)
