Term Name:	receptor-mediated bacteriophage reversible attachment to host cell
Synonyms:	phage reversible adsorption, reversible bacteriophage attachment, binding of host cell surface receptor
Definition:	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.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0098001]    QuickGO    AmiGO