Which of the following proteins would be found at the base of the tail fibers of a genetically modified PP01 bacteriophage which is now capable of infecting E.coli K12 cells? (Select all that apply. )

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Gp37 and Gp38 are proteins found at the base of the tail fibers of bacteriophages, including those modified to infect E. coli K12. These proteins are crucial for the bacteriophage's ability to attach to and infect specific bacterial cells. ompF and lipopolysaccharide are components of the bacterial cell envelope, not proteins associated with bacteriophage tail fibers.

Which of the Following Proteins Would Be Found at the Base