Bacteriophage was discovered by_________________?

Correct answer: B. Twort and d'herelle

  • A. Robert koch
  • B. Twort and d'herelle
  • C. Menkin
  • D. Metchinkoff

Explanation

Bacteriophages were independently recognised by Frederick Twort and Félix d’Herelle. Koch studied bacterial pathogens, while Metchnikoff contributed to immunology rather than phage discovery.

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