MDCAT Biology MCQ #111

Which enzyme is released from the tail of a bacteriophage to create a hole in the bacterial cell wall for DNA entry?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #111

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Which enzyme is released from the tail of a bacteriophage to create a hole in the bacterial cell wall for DNA entry?

    • A) Lysozyme
    • B) Endonuclease
    • C) Reverse transcriptase
    • D) Polymerase

    Answer: Lysozyme

    Explanation: Lysozyme is released from the phage tail to dissolve the bacterial cell wall. Endonucleases are used inside the cell to degrade host DNA.