What is the first step in the replication of a bacteriophage?
Correct answer: C. Attachment
- A. Replication
- B. Penetration
- C. Attachment
- D. Injection
Explanation
The bacteriophage first attaches itself to the host cell. It then penetrates and injects itself into the nucleus of the host cell. It then replicates the genetic material.
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