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The viruses which attack blue-green algae are termed as
The viruses which attack blue-green algae are termed as
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The correct option is A Cyanophages
A cyanophage is a virus that infects cyanobacteria - blue green algae. The name is constructed from the term phage, for a virus that targets bacteria, and cyanobacteria for the specific type of bacteria this virus uses for replication.
A bacteriophage is a virus that infects and replicates within a bacterium.
Mosaic viruses are plant viruses that cause the leaves to have a speckled appearance.
Phage is a short form of bacteriophages, which infects and replicates inside bacteria. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
A cyanophage is a virus that infects cyanobacteria - blue green algae. The name is constructed from the term phage, for a virus that targets bacteria, and cyanobacteria for the specific type of bacteria this virus uses for replication.
A bacteriophage is a virus that infects and replicates within a bacterium.
Mosaic viruses are plant viruses that cause the leaves to have a speckled appearance.
Phage is a short form of bacteriophages, which infects and replicates inside bacteria. Thus, the correct answer is option B.
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