Bacteria phage

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This is a replica of a bacteriophage, a virus that injects its RNA directly into a healthy cell. The injected RNA then triggers the creation of more copies of the bacteriophage, which in turn attack other cells. The injector virus is notoriously difficult to kill because it doesn't invade the cell's interior; instead, it pierces the cell wall and remains outside while the RNA safely enters to repopulate. Educators may want one for their classroom to demonstrate what they look like. Three files are available: one with a two-part design and one complete model.