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Explain the structure of T-even bacteriophages.

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* Structure shows Tadpole appearance.
* It contains head (icosahedral) and helical tail joined by collar.
* Inside capsid double stranded DNA is present.
* Around tail core contractile tail sheath is present.
* At the end of tail, basal plate is present.
* Basal plate contains 6 pins and 6 tail fibres which helps in attachment of virus to host cell.

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Explain the structure of T-even bacteriophages.