Question

Bacteriophage $\Phi \times 174$ is different from other bacteriophages due to the presence of

• A. Single-stranded DNA
• B. Single-stranded RNA
• C. Double- stranded DNA
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Single-stranded DNA

Bacteriophages are the virus which replicates in a bacteria. It has mainly protein cap which encapsulates DNA or RNA genome. Bacteriophage $\Phi \times 174$ has single-stranded DNA (ssDNA).

So, the correct answer is option A.