Practice mode Acellular Life (Viruses)

Viruses that infect bacteria are known as ____.

Correct answer D. bacteriophages

Explanation

Bacteriophages (phages) infect bacterial cells only; T4 and lambda phage of E. coli are well-studied examples. The name means 'bacteria eaters', from their ability to lyse cells.

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