The volume of bacteriophage is about _ of the host.
Correct answer: D. 1/1000
- A. 1/10
- B. 1/100 times
- C. 1/50
- D. 1/1000
Explanation
Option D is correct. Viruses are very small. The size of the largest virus (Poxvirus) is almost equal to the size of the smallest bacteria. The volume of a bacteriophage is about 1/1000th the volume of its host.
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