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

Question

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

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Bacteriophages inject their naked nucleic acid into the host cell, while animal viruses typically enter the host cell through endocytosis or fusion of the viral envelope with the host cell membrane.

Bacteriophage Replication Differs from Animal Virus Replication Because Only Bacteriophage