In the given diagram of bacteriophage, A - D are labelled. Select the correct information?

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In the given diagram of bacteriophage, A - D are labelled. Select the correct information? <img class="img-fluid question-image" alt="Question" src="https://cdn.tardigrade.in/q/nta/b-kisebbjy1zmy.png" /> (A) B - Collar, D - Tail fibres (B) C - Sheath, A - Collar. (C) A - Head, B - Tail fibres (D) A - Head, D - Sheath

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Bacteriophages are obligate parasites. These remain inactive outside the host (bacteria) but when they enter the host they use the cellular machinery of the host for their own multiplication and then destroy the host.

Q. In the given diagram of bacteriophage, A - D are labelled. Select the correct information?

B - Collar, D - Tail fibres

C - Sheath, A - Collar.

A - Head, B - Tail fibres

A - Head, D - Sheath

Bacteriophages are obligate parasites. These remain inactive outside the host (bacteria) but when they enter the host they use the cellular machinery of the host for their own multiplication and then destroy the host.