Bakteerfagien
Bakteerfagien, commonly referred to as bacteriophages or simply phages, are viruses that specifically infect and replicate within bacteria. They are among the most abundant biological entities on Earth, found in virtually every environment where bacteria exist, including soil, water, and even the human gut. Bacteriophages are obligate intracellular parasites, meaning they require a host bacterium to reproduce.
The life cycle of a bacteriophage typically involves attachment to a specific receptor on the bacterial cell
Bacteriophages have garnered significant scientific interest due to their potential applications, particularly in the field of