Which best describes a bacteriophage?

A. The shell that protects a bacterium

B. The tube that extends from a bacterium

C. The virus that causes colds

D. A virus that attacks bacteria

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Biology

Fisher Bridges

1 July, 23:16

Which best describes a bacteriophage?

A. The shell that protects a bacterium

B. The tube that extends from a bacterium

C. The virus that causes colds

D. A virus that attacks bacteria

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Rios · Answer 1

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option D. A bacteriophage is a virus that attacks bacteria. It is also called phage or bacterial virus and is any of a group of viruses that infect bacteria. Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.

Which best describes a bacteriophage?A. The shell that protects a bacteriumB. The tube that extends from a bacteriumC. The virus that causes coldsD. A virus that attacks bacteria

Which best describes a bacteriophage?

A. The shell that protects a bacterium

B. The tube that extends from a bacterium

C. The virus that causes colds

D. A virus that attacks bacteria