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Grade 12Organic Chemistry

Which of the following statements describes bacteriophage correctly ?
A
It is a bacterium which causes diseases in plants.
B
It is a virus which attacks bacteria.
C
It is a bacterium which kills viruses.
D
It can multiply inside of both living and non-living organisms.

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5 Years agoGrade 12
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Profile image of Mayank Ranka
5 Years ago

Bacteriophage is a type of virus that attacks and replicates in bacteria only and hence cannot causes diseases in plants and animals. Such virus uses bacteria mainly for reproduction or multiplication