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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bacteriophage replication involves the injection of naked nucleic acid into the host cell, while animal virus replication typically involves the entry of the intact virion into the host cell. Bacteriophage replication does also involve adsorption to specific receptors, assembly of viral components, replication of viral nucleic acid, and ultimately lysis of the host cell, but only the injection of naked nucleic acid is unique to bacteriophage replication.

Bacteriophage Replication Differs from Animal Virus Replication Because Only Bacteriophage