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In the bacteriophage life cycle, which step follows attachment of the phage to the receptor site on the bacterial cell wall?

Correct answer D. Penetration

Explanation

After attachment, the phage's tail enzyme makes a hole in the cell wall and the tail sheath contracts, injecting the DNA. This step is penetration.

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