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Which kind of phage is better suited for phage therapy?

ADormant prophages
BLytic phages
CDefective phages
DLysogenic phages
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Lytic phages
Lytic phages kill their host bacteria and so are preferred for therapy.
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