Bacteriophage lambda

**Definition:** A temperate inducible phage and type species of the genus lambda-like viruses, in the family SIPHOVIRIDAE. Its natural host is E. coli K12. Its VIRION contains linear double-stranded DNA with single-stranded 12-base 5' sticky ends. The DNA circularizes on infection.

**Tree numbers:** - B04.123.150.800.230 - B04.123.205.230 - B04.280.090.800.230

**Synonyms:** - Coliphage lambda - Enterobacteria phage lambda - lambda Phage - Phage lambda