Practice mode Biology

Who coined the name bacteriophage?

Correct answer C. D'Herelle

Explanation

Félix d'Herelle, who independently discovered viruses that destroy bacteria in 1917, named them bacteriophages, meaning bacteria eaters.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.