Coliphages are viruses parasitising

Fungi

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Alimentary canal

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Escherichia coli

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Yeast

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Solution

The correct option is B Escherichia coli
Coliphages are the bacteriphages known for attacking and parasiting bacterial cells of Escherichia coli. Coliphage T2 is a lytic phage of Escherichia coli. It is composed of an icosahedral proteinaceous head, collar and tail. Head contain dsDNA packed as genetic material. It has two complementary strands.
Thus, the correct answer is option 'Escherichia coli'.

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