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Multiple Choice
Bacteriophages can infect which of the following types of organisms?
A
Bacteria
B
Animals
C
Fungi
D
Plants
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Understand the definition of bacteriophages: Bacteriophages, or phages, are viruses that specifically infect bacteria. They are composed of proteins that encapsulate a DNA or RNA genome and can replicate only within a host bacterium.
Identify the types of organisms listed in the problem: Bacteria, Animals, Fungi, and Plants.
Recall that bacteriophages are highly specific to bacteria and do not infect other types of organisms such as animals, fungi, or plants.
Eliminate the options that do not align with the specificity of bacteriophages. Since bacteriophages only infect bacteria, the other options (animals, fungi, plants) can be disregarded.
Conclude that the correct answer is bacteria, as bacteriophages are viruses that specifically target and infect bacterial cells.