Biological Classification And System Of Classification Question 460
Question: Proteins that kill the same or closely related species of bacteria are called
Options:
A) Bacteriolysin
B) Bacteriocin
C) Bacterin
D) Barophile
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
Bacteriolysins are proteins that have the ability to lyse or break down the cell walls of bacteria, leading to the death of the bacteria.
They are typically produced by one species of bacteria to kill other, closely related species.