receptor-mediated bacteriophage reversible attachment to host cell
Process by which a bacteriophage, using its tail fibers, spikes or a baseplate component, initially recognizes and binds to its specific receptor on the host cell surface. This process is reversible and allows the release of a bacteriophage without affecting infection.
GO:0098671
adhesion receptor-mediated virion attachment to host cell
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phage reversible adsorption
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reversible bacteriophage attachment, binding of host cell surface receptor
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