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M13 is a filamentous phage and it contains a circular single-stranded DNA genome.

M13 is a filamentous phage and it contains a circular single-stranded DNA genome. Correct Answer True

The above statement is true. M13 is a filamentous phage and it contains a circular single-stranded DNA genome. The genome encodes 10 proteins, 5 of which are virion structural proteins.

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