Practice mode Soil Science

What is a virus that infects bacteria called?

Correct answer A. Bacteriophage

Explanation

A bacteriophage is a virus that attaches to a bacterial cell, injects its genetic material and uses the host's machinery to replicate. Phages are abundant in soil and help regulate bacterial populations.

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