5 Questions
Which of the following best describes bacteriophages?
Viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria and archaea
Who first described bacteriophages as "lesions in cultures of bacteria"?
Dr. Twort
What did Dr. D'Hérelle observe about bacteriophages?
They had potential to treat bacterial pathogens
When was the term 'phage therapy' first coined?
1921
Why has there been renewed interest in phages as therapeutic treatments?
Microbial antibiotic resistance
Test your knowledge on bacteriophages and their unique characteristics in this quiz. Learn about their viral nature, their relationship with bacteria and archaea, and the groundbreaking research conducted by early microbiologists.
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