Multiple choice

The phage ghost refers to ______.

  1. virion protein coat

  2. virion nucleic acid

  3. lysogenic viral particle

  4. lytic viral particle

  5. viral protein coat

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A Correct answer
Explanation

A phage virion that lacks nucleic acid can be removed via. osmotic shock. Such modified phages are described as ghosts.