This new text highlights the value of this biological system as a research and teaching tool. The book is a sequel to the 1983 edition and is organized into 6 major sections: DNA metabolism, regulation of gene expression, morphogenesis, structure of selected proteins, host-phage interactions, and laboratory experiments in T4 molecular genetics. Since T4 has played a central role in the
Preface ; DNA metabolism; Regulation of gene expression; Structure-function relationships of selected T4 induced proteins; Host-phage interactions; Experiments in T4 genetics; Epilogue - unsolved mysteries and the T4 paradigm; Appendix - the T4 genome