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Colicins.
Colicins - as a noun
Any of a class of proteins, secreted by certain strains of bacteria, that kill but do not lyse other strains
Example Sentences
"Research has shown that colicins have a narrow spectrum of activity against gram-negative bacteria."
"Colicins are commonly classified into three types: pore-forming colicins, nuclease colicins, and colicin M."
"The synthesis of colicins is regulated by a plasmid-encoded gene."
"Some colicins can bind to specific receptors on the surface of target bacteria."
"The discovery of colicins has greatly contributed to our understanding of bacterial warfare."
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Is COLICINS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, colicins is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
COLICINS has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
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Yes, colicins is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordCOLICINS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
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Valid WordCOLICINS has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.
