Bacteriophage replication differs from animal virus replication because only bacteriophage replication involves
A) assembly of viral components.
B) replication of viral nucleic acid.
C) adsorption to specific receptors.
D) injection of naked nucleic acid into the host cell.
E) lysis of the host cell.

Question

Bacteriophage replication differs from animal virus replication because only bacteriophage replication involves
A) assembly of viral components.
B) replication of viral nucleic acid.
C) adsorption to specific receptors.
D) injection of naked nucleic acid into the host cell.
E) lysis of the host cell.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bacteriophages inject their nucleic acid directly into the host cell, bypassing the need for entry of the entire virus particle, which is a process not seen in animal virus replication.

Bacteriophage Replication Differs from Animal Virus Replication Because Only Bacteriophage