"Two triangular structures with a common base" is the description of the structure of _ of the T4 phage.
Correct answer: D. Base plate
- A. Tail
- B. Head
- C. Collar
- D. Base plate
Explanation
"Two triangular structures with a common base" is the description of the structure of the base plate of the T4 phage. The baseplate is a complex structure located at the end of the phage's tail and plays a crucial role during infection. It serves as the site of attachment to the bacterial cell surface and coordinates the contraction of the tail sheath during DNA injection. The description "two triangular structures with a common base" refers to the characteristic arrangement of the base plate's subunits, which form a hexagonal or star-like structure that appears as two triangular parts sharing a common base when viewed in certain orientations.
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