Multiple choice

Bacteriophages are

  1. bacteria that attack viruses

  2. the virusesin general

  3. viruses that attack bacteria

  4. the bacteria in general

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C Correct answer
Explanation

Bacteriophages are viruses that specifically infect and replicate within bacteria. The term literally means 'bacteria eater'. They are not bacteria themselves, but viruses that target bacterial cells.