Which of the Following Bacteria Contain a Phage Which Is

Question

Which of the following bacteria contain a phage which is responsible for its virulence?
A)Corynebacterium diphtheria.
B)Bordetella pertussis.
C)Clostridium tetani.
D)Mycobacterium tuberculosis.
E)None of the above because bacteria don't need a phage for virulence.

Accepted Answer

Corynebacterium diphtheriae's virulence is attributed to a bacteriophage that encodes the diphtheria toxin. The presence of this phage within the bacterium is essential for its ability to cause diphtheria, as the toxin is responsible for the disease's symptoms.