What Is the First Step in Phage Formation Inside the Bacterial

question 32

Multiple Choice

What is the first step in phage formation inside the bacterial cell?

• A)tail formation
• B)tail fibers are added
• C)DNA packaging as the viral heads assemble
• D)adherence to the pilus
• E)lysis

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