The name Bacteriophage was coined by____________?
Correct answer: D. D Herelle
- A. Charles Chamberland
- B. Ivanowski
- C. Twort
- D. D Herelle
Explanation
Felix d'Herelle coined the term bacteriophage for viruses that infect and destroy bacteria. Frederick Twort independently observed bacteriophages earlier, which is why students often confuse him with d'Herelle. Ivanovsky is associated with the discovery of filterable infectious agents later recognized as viruses.
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