In the initial stage of a bacteriophage infection, which part of the virus is responsible for recognizing and attaching to host receptors?
Q1. In the initial stage of a bacteriophage infection, which part of the virus is responsible for recognizing and attaching to host receptors?
Answer: Adsorption
Explanation: Tail fibers are used for landing and attachment; the tail sheath is responsible for contracting to inject the DNA.