Which of the following is a virus with an icosahedral head,a capsid that contains primarily three proteins,a connecting neck with a collar and long whiskers,a long tail and a complex base plate?
A)influenza virus
B)measles virus
C)T4 bacteriophage
D)HIV
E)tuberculosis

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The description given matches that of a bacteriophage, specifically the T4 bacteriophage, which infects E. coli bacteria. The icosahedral head contains DNA, the neck and collar connect the head to the tail, and the tail is used to inject the DNA into the host cell. The base plate helps to attach the bacteriophage to the host cell surface. The other options listed do not have the same morphological features as a bacteriophage.

Which of the Following Is a Virus with an Icosahedral