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MIC 121 GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES Objective Question
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Viruses that infect only bacteria are specifically called:
Options
A Mycophages
B Plant viruses
C Bacteriophages
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D Animal viruses
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Under 'Host Range', the document states: 'Viruses that infect only bacteria are called bacteriophages, and those that infect only fungi are termed mycophages.'

Hint

The prefix 'bacterio-' refers to bacteria.

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Course: MIC 121
Topic: GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS AND STRUCTURE OF VIRUSES
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
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