Question

Give a brief account on life cycle of bacteriophage.

Answer 1

Answer:

A bacteriophage is of tadpole shape with a head and a tail. Head consists of tightly packed DNA covered by a protein coat, while tail is hollow core surrounded by contractile protein sheath. Phages that follow lytic cycle are known to be virulent or lytic phages.

Answer 2

Answer:

A bacteriophage is of tadpole shape with a head and a tail. Head consists of tightly packed DNA covered by a protein coat, while tail is hollow core surrounded by contractile protein sheath. Phages that follow lytic cycle are known to be virulent or lytic phages.