What type of phage is a T2 phage?
Correct answer: C. dsDNA phage
- A. ssDNA phage
- B. ssRNA phage
- C. dsDNA phage
- D. dsRNA phage
Explanation
T2 phage is more properly called Enterobacteria phage T2. It is a virulent bacteriophage that infects Escherichia coli bacteria. It contains linear "double-stranded DNA" and is covered by a protective protein coat.
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