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GO: Biological Process

degradation of host chromosome by virus

Term ID
GO:0099015
Synonyms
Definition
The catabolic breakdown of the DNA of a host chromosome by a virus. This occurs during infection of bacteria by some phages. It frees up a large pool of nucleoside 5'-triphophates for use in viral DNA synthesis. (4)
References
  • VZ:3947
Ontology
GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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Phenotype
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