Microbiology: Principles and Explorations 9th Edition

Published by Wiley
ISBN 10: 1-11874-316-4
ISBN 13: 978-1-11874-316-4

Chapter 10 - Viruses - Self Quiz - Page 310: 15

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A virophage is best descirbed as a satellite virus that inhibits its helper virus (i.e., its host virus). It is a satellite virus that negatively effects its virus host’s replication.
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