Where is the double-stranded DNA of the bacteriophage found?
Correct answer: D. Head
- A. Tail fibers
- B. Bacterial cytoplasm
- C. Base plate
- D. Head
Explanation
The double-stranded DNA of the bacteriophage is found in the head (capsid). Tail fibers and the base plate are structural components for attachment, while the bacterial cytoplasm only receives the DNA after injection. Thus, the correct location before infection is the capsid.
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