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What is a bacteriophage?

A virus that infects and replicates within bacteria and archaea (correct)

A protein that encapsulates DNA or RNA genome

A type of bacteria found in the biosphere

A component of biomass after prokaryotes

What does the term 'bacteriophage' mean?

To replicate within bacteria

To inject genome into cytoplasm

To encapsulate DNA or RNA genome

To devour bacteria (correct)

How many genes can the genomes of bacteriophages encode?

As few as four genes and as many as hundreds of genes (correct)

Thousands of genes

Only one gene

No more than ten genes

Where are bacteriophages found?

<p>Wherever bacteria exist</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the estimated number of bacteriophages on the planet?

<p>More than 10^31</p> Signup and view all the answers

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What is a Bacteriophage?

A bacteriophage, also known as a phage, is a type of virus that specifically infects bacteria.
The term 'bacteriophage' means 'bacteria-eater'.

Characteristics of Bacteriophages

The genomes of bacteriophages can encode up to hundreds of genes.

Distribution of Bacteriophages

Bacteriophages are found almost everywhere, including soil, water, and the human gut.

Abundance of Bacteriophages

It is estimated that there are approximately 10^31 bacteriophages on the planet, making them one of the most abundant biological entities on Earth.

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Test your knowledge of bacteriophages with this quiz. Explore the structure, function, and characteristics of these viruses that infect bacteria and archaea.