Practice mode Acellular Life (Viruses)

During infection of E. coli by phage T4, what actually enters the bacterial cell?

Correct answer C. Only the viral DNA

Explanation

The tail sheath contracts and drives the DNA through the cell wall; the empty protein coat (ghost) remains outside on the bacterial surface.

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