What does the term bacteriophage refer to?
Correct answer: A. A virus that infects bacteria
- A. A virus that infects bacteria
- B. A bacterium that infects virus
- C. A virus which behaves as bacteria
- D. Combination of Bacterium & Virion
Explanation
A bacteriophage is a type of virus that specifically infects bacteria. It attaches to the surface of bacterial cells and injects its genetic material into the host, taking over the bacterial machinery to replicate itself.
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