Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is incorrect regarding the bacteriophages?

  1. Bacteriophage genomes are especially mosaic.

  2. Bacteriophages may have a lytic cycle or a lysogenic cycle.

  3. Bacteriophages are composed of glycolipids.

  4. Bacteriophages are seen as a possible therapy against multi-drug-resistant strains of many bacteria.

  5. Phages are widely distributed in locations populated by bacterial hosts.
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Bacteriophages are composed of proteins that encapsulate a DNA or RNA genome and may have relatively simple or elaborate structures. Their genomes may encode as few as four genes and as many as hundreds of genes.

Keep practicing — related questions