To test if the phage belongs to the N cluster we would repeat the same process that we did for discovering that our K subcluster hypothesis was not correct. Because we already had the results from our restriction digest that had similar cuts to N cluster we are able to do an additional PCR test which will amplify the DNA and determine if our N cluster hypothesis is correct.
To test the new host we would simply the entire experiment process that we did with M. Smeg. The purpose of testing the phage on a new host is to see if our phage has a larger host range.
Right now there is a not a host bacteria is specific that we want to test. But personally I would be interested in testing a host that may not be as popular, or a type of host bacteria that has unique qualities compared to M. Smeg.
Is there another experiment you could conduct to see if it could belong to the N cluster?
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To test if the phage belongs to the N cluster we would repeat the same process that we did for discovering that our K subcluster hypothesis was not correct. Because we already had the results from our restriction digest that had similar cuts to N cluster we are able to do an additional PCR test which will amplify the DNA and determine if our N cluster hypothesis is correct.
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What experiments would you do to test new hosts?
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To test the new host we would simply the entire experiment process that we did with M. Smeg. The purpose of testing the phage on a new host is to see if our phage has a larger host range.
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In a future experiment, is there a specific host bacteria you’d like to test to see if your phage can infect?
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Right now there is a not a host bacteria is specific that we want to test. But personally I would be interested in testing a host that may not be as popular, or a type of host bacteria that has unique qualities compared to M. Smeg.
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