Question:

Bacteriophages are :

Updated On: Aug 23, 2023
  • viruses that infect bacteria
  • bacteria that infect virus
  • bacteria that infect other bacteria
  • none of the above
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The Correct Option is A

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The correct answer is A:viruses that infect bacteria
They are bacterial viruses that infects and replicate in the bacteria. They have a genetic material of both DNA and RNA. They have the structure 
of capsid, tail, base plates etc. They have two groups, lytic and lysogenic. In the lytic phase, the bacteriophage infect a bacterial cell, where they
replicate rapidly and then cause the host cell to burst.
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Biological Classification

The process of grouping living organisms into categories is called biological classification. The most modern 5-kingdom classification was put ahead by an eminent scientist R.H.Whittaker. The five-kingdom classification is based on the criteria like cell structure, mode of nutrition, body form, and reproduction. One of the most important characteristics of this system is that it follows the evolutionary sequence of living organisms. The organisms are classified into distinct taxa or levels like Kingdom, Phylum, Division, Class, Order, Family, Genus, and Species. The 5 kingdoms are as follows:

Biological Classification