The tobacco mosaic virus has a _____ shape, whereas the T4 bacteriophage has a head-and-tail shape.

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The tobacco mosaic virus has a helical shape, which means its genetic material is wrapped in a coil around a central axis. In contrast, the T4 bacteriophage has a head-and-tail shape, with a rounded head and a tail that helps it attach to and inject its genetic material into bacterial cells. Neither A, B, C, nor E are accurate descriptions of these viruses' shapes.

The Tobacco Mosaic Virus Has a _____ Shape, Whereas the T4