Which one of the following statements about the M13 bacteriophage is INCORRECT?
Mechanistically, microbial physiology involves growth regulation and host interactions follow molecular programs. This validates It mediates transduction because it corresponds to prokaryotic strategies, a pattern repeatedly demonstrated in microbiology research.
Ref: Madigan et al., Brock Biology of Microorganisms, 15th Edition, Chapter 13, Virology, explains viral replication and virus-host interactions detailing microbial genetics.
