Describe the structure of virus (bacteriophage).
Bacteriophages, also known as phages, are viruses that infect bacteria. The structure of a typical bacteriophage can be divided into two main components: a head or capsid and a tail.
The head or capsid of the bacteriophage contains the viral genetic material, either DNA or RNA, and is composed of protein subunits called capsomeres. The shape and size of the capsid can vary depending on the type of bacteriophage, but it is typically icosahedral (20-sided) or cylindrical.
The tail of the...