Radiation Inactivation of Enzymes, Nucleic Acids, and Phage Particles

ABS>Studies directed at cell structure and function are reported. The general charactcr of radioinactivation is treated first. The results of quantitative studies on proteins and on nucleic acids are presentcd and cvaluated. An example of a radiation study on dry protein is given. Studies of virus inactivations bacteriophagc changes and Newcastlc discase and influenza virus are also reported. (T.R.H.)