title: Packing pattern of DNA in bacteriophage T2.
abstract: Osmotic shock was applied to phage T2 in such a manner that the compact-mass of DNA was released from phage. The shape of this compact-mass of DNA was studied under electron microscope. It appeared that the DNA was packed into an elongated icosahedron similar to the phage head.
mesh_terms: D004279:DNA, Viral / Q000032:analysis*; D004926:Escherichia coli / Q000648:ultrastructure; D008854:Microscopy, Electron; D009994:Osmolar Concentration; D013604:T-Phages / Q000648:ultrastructure*
chemical_list: D004279:DNA, Viral