[Campbell Biology P.364] According to Figure 16.3 and the accompanying text, which part of a... | Practice Question

According to Figure 16.3 and the accompanying text, which part of a T2 phage enters the bacterial cell during infection to program it to produce more viruses?

  • A: Phage head
  • B: Tail sheath
  • C: Tail fiber
  • D: Genetic material

Explanation

The text states: 'A phage called T2 attaches to a host cell and injects its genetic material through the plasma membrane, while the head and tail parts remain on the outer bacterial surface.'