The Tails of Some Bacteriophage

question 12

Multiple Choice

The tails of some bacteriophage

• A)include a tail sheath that shortens.
• B)rotate like flagella to drive the phage genome into the cytoplasm of the host.
• C)exhibit oar-like motion that drives the phage genome into the cytoplasm of the host.
• D)None of the choices are correct.

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Definitions:

Tide

The periodic rise and fall of sea levels caused by the gravitational interactions between the Earth, Moon, and Sun.

Rapid Erosion

The quick removal of soil and rock from the Earth's surface by natural processes like flowing water or wind.

Cliff

A steep face of rock and soil, often formed by erosional processes along coastlines, riverbanks, or in mountainous regions.

Delta

A nearly flat tract of land formed by deposition of sediment at the mouth of a river or stream.