Question

Explain replication of bacteriophage with the help of a suitable diagram.

Answer 1

Steps in replication of bacteriophage are-

1) Attachment of phage to E-coli.

2) Breakdown of bacterial chromosome by phage.

3) Replication of phage chromosome using bacterial materials.

4) Expression of phage genes to produce phage structural components.

5) Assembly of progeny phage particles.

6) Release of progeny phages outside the bacterium by lysis.