microviridae

(noun)

The Microviridae are a family of bacteriophages with a single-stranded DNA genome.

Related Terms

Examples of microviridae in the following topics:

  • Single-Stranded DNA Bacteriophages

    • Of the viral families with DNA genomes, only two have single-stranded genomes, the Inoviridae and the Microviridae.
    • The Microviridae are a family of bacteriophages with a single-stranded DNA genome.
    • Microviridae are non-enveloped and round with an icosahedral symmetry.