wiz-icon
MyQuestionIcon
MyQuestionIcon
1
You visited us 1 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

A phage that invades (attacks) a host cell but does not destroy, it is known as

A
Temperate phage
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
B
Virulent phage
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
Phycophage
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
None of the above
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
Open in App
Solution

The correct option is A Temperate phage
Virulent phage exhibits lytic cycle that includes multiplication of viral particles followed by disruption of the host cell to release the virions. Temperate phage exhibits lysogeny, the phase of virus that does not lyse the host cell and remain inactive. The term “phycophage” refers to viruses that affect fungi. Thus, the correct answer is option A.

flag
Suggest Corrections
thumbs-up
0
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
similar_icon
Related Videos
thumbnail
lock
Bacteriophage
BIOLOGY
Watch in App
Join BYJU'S Learning Program
CrossIcon