Which statement describes a virulent phage?

a. A virulent phage infects viruses.
b. A virulent phage infects prions.
c. A virulent phage infects virions.
d. A virulent phage destroys bacteria.
e. A virulent phage infects but does not destroy bacteria.


d

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