A viruse that infects bacteria is called:

Rhinovirus

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Bacteriophage

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Polio virus

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The correct option is B Bacteriophage
A bacteriophage is a type of virus that infects bacteria. In fact, the word "bacteriophage" literally means "bacteria eater," because bacteriophages destroy their host cells.

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