Which type of virus infects bacterial cells?
A)Retrovirus
B)Reovirus
C)Bacteriophage
D)Bacteriovirus
E)Parvovirus

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Bacteriophages are viruses that infect bacterial cells. They are composed of a protein coat that protects the genetic material (either DNA or RNA) inside. They attach to specific receptors on the bacterial cell surface and inject their genetic material into the cell. Once inside, the virus uses the host cell's machinery to replicate itself, ultimately causing the cell to burst open and release new virus particles to infect other cells.

Which Type of Virus Infects Bacterial Cells