About the tail of the T4 phage which one is not true:

Correct answer: C. Core and sheath are made of the same type of protein

  • A. Core or tube is made up of distinct protein
  • B. Core or tube is enclosed in a sheath
  • C. Core and sheath are made of the same type of protein
  • D. Sheath is made of another type of protein

Explanation

Answer is "Core and sheath are made of same type of protein"Explanation: Core of tail is made up of a rigid and inflexible protein whereas sheath is made up of flexible and contractile protein.The core is the genetic material of the phage, which is made up of DNA. The sheath is a protein coat that surrounds the core and protects it from the environment. The sheath also helps the phage to attach to the host cell.

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