The Term ʺPhageʺ is Generally Reserved for the Viruses That

Question

The term ʺphageʺ is generally reserved for the viruses that infect
A) animals.
B) plants.
C) bacteria.
D) multiple species.

Accepted Answer

Phages, also known as bacteriophages, are viruses that infect bacteria. They are important tools in the study of bacterial genetics and in the development of new treatments for bacterial infections. Therefore, the best choice for the term "phage" would be C) bacteria.