MDCAT Biology MCQ #70

To inject its DNA, a bacteriophage must create a hole in the bacterial cell wall. Which enzyme is released from the phage tail?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #70

  1. Question 1

    Q1. To inject its DNA, a bacteriophage must create a hole in the bacterial cell wall. Which enzyme is released from the phage tail?

    • A) Protease
    • B) Lipase
    • C) Lysozyme
    • D) Amylase

    Answer: Lysozyme

    Explanation: Phages use lysozyme to digest the bacterial cell wall. Protease is used in HIV maturation and does not degrade the bacterial wall.