What Structures Are Used by Bacteriophages to Attach to Host

question 60

Multiple Choice

What structures are used by bacteriophages to attach to host cell receptors?

• A)sheath
• B)tail fibers
• C)nucleic acid
• D)capsid head
• E)None of the choices is correct.

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Definitions:

Ossicles

Three tiny bones in the middle ear known as the malleus, incus, and stapes, which play a critical role in transmitting sound vibrations to the inner ear.

Place Theory

A theory that suggests that our perception of sound depends on where each component frequency produces vibrations along the basilar membrane of the cochlea.

Hermann von Helmholtz

A German physician and physicist who made significant contributions to the understanding of the physiology of vision, hearing, and electromagnetism.

Basilar Membrane

A core component of the cochlea in the inner ear, playing a crucial role in the sense of hearing by vibrating in response to sound.