Question

When a bacterial cell is infected, the virus protection coat Select one: a. becomes part of the host cell membrane. b. enters the host cell with the viral genome. c. is released to attach to and inject another host cell. d. enters the host cell separately from the viral genome. e. remains on the outside of the host cell.

Answer 1

The correct answer is e viral protection code remain outside the host cell.

Step-by-step explanation:

When a bacteriophage infects the host bacterium the DNA molecule of that phase virus enters inside the the bacterial cell by creating a hole in the surface of the host bacterium by the secretion of Lysozyme enzyme.

The protection code called Capsid remains outside the host cell.This Empty phage particle is termed Ghost.