Asked by Kailee Grogan on Jul 19, 2024
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Bacteriophages are:
A) viruses that infect bacteria
B) plasmids that infect bacteria
C) bacteria that infect other bacteria
D) enzymes that destroy bacteria
E) recombinant organisms
Bacteriophages
Viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria, often used as tools in molecular biology and genetics.
Plasmids
Small, circular, double-stranded DNA molecules that are separate from a cell's chromosomal DNA and can replicate independently, often used in genetic engineering.
Recombinant Organisms
Organisms that have been genetically engineered by inserting DNA from a different organism to gain desired traits.
- Define bacteriophages and their relevance in genetic engineering.
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Sarah LittleJul 23, 2024
Final Answer :
A
Explanation :
Bacteriophages are viruses that specifically infect and replicate within bacteria.
Learning Objectives
- Define bacteriophages and their relevance in genetic engineering.