why viruses that infect bacteria have only dsDNA?
Dear student,
Viruses that infect bacteria are also known as bacteriophages. They can have RNA(eg MS2) or DNA (eg T4) in their genomes. Further it can either be single stranded or double stranded. (Eg ssDNA - phi X 174 dsDNA- T4 phage)
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Viruses that infect bacteria are also known as bacteriophages. They can have RNA(eg MS2) or DNA (eg T4) in their genomes. Further it can either be single stranded or double stranded. (Eg ssDNA - phi X 174 dsDNA- T4 phage)
Regards