Assembly of the T4 Phage

Question

Assembly of the T4 phage
A) is completely self-assembly
B) is completely dependent on scaffolds.
C) may involve some self-assembly AND may involve the use of scaffolds.
D) may involve some self-assembly AND is completely dependent on scaffolds.
E) is completely self-assembly AND is never dependent on scaffolds.

Accepted Answer

The assembly of the T4 phage may involve some self-assembly as well as the use of scaffolds. Some parts of the phage may be able to self-assemble, while others may require the assistance of scaffolds to ensure proper formation.