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Published on: August 13, 2026
The figure given below shows the structure of a bacteriophage. Identify its parts labeled as
A
, Tail fibres Head Sheath Collar
B
, Sheath Collar Head Tail fibres
C
and Head Sheath Collar Tail fibres
D
. 
Collar Tail fibres Head Sheath
Collar Tail fibres Head Sheath
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
In a bacteriophage structure:
• Head contains genetic material (DNA)
• Sheath is the contractile tail portion
• Collar connects head and tail
• Tail fibres help in attachment to host cell
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