E.coli strain K12 is susceptible to infection by phage T2.T2 binds to K12 via two attachment proteins.These two proteins specifically bind to the following two host cell receptor proteins found on the surface of strain K12.

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Phage T2 binds to strain K12 through two attachment proteins, which specifically bind to OmpF and lipopolysaccharide receptors found on the surface of the host cell. This is the only option given that includes OmpF and lipopolysaccharide as receptor proteins, so it must be the correct choice.

EColi Strain K12 Is Susceptible to Infection by Phage T2