MDCAT Biology MCQ #123

During the assembly of a T4 bacteriophage within an E. coli cell, the protein subunits form a specific head shape. What is it?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #123

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the assembly of a T4 bacteriophage within an E. coli cell, the protein subunits form a specific head shape. What is it?

    • A) Spherical
    • B) Helical
    • C) Pleomorphic
    • D) Polyhedral

    Answer: Polyhedral

    Explanation: T4 bacteriophages have a polyhedral head and a helical tail; 'spherical' is incorrect as they exhibit complex binal symmetry.