What do we call a virus that attacks a bacterium?
1 Answer
Dec 9, 2016
A bacteriophage.
Explanation:
A virus that infects and replicates within a bacterium, destroying it in the process, is called a bacteriophage (from bacteria + phagein [Greek for devour]).
They are seen as potential alternatives to antibiotic therapy because of their particular effect on the host bacterium and the absence of side effects.