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