Who coined the term “Bacteriophage” in 1917?*1 pointKarl ErekyLouis PasteurF.W. TwortFelix de Herelle

The term “Bacteriophage” was coined by F.W. Twort in 1917. Twort was a British bacteriologist who discovered that non-bacterial viruses could infect and destroy bacteria. His research laid the groundwork for subsequent investigations into bacteriophages—viruses that specifically target bacteria and can be used therapeutically in phage therapy to treat bacterial infections. While Félix d'Hérelle later further established the significance of bacteriophages and contributed to the understanding of their applications, it was Twort who first introduced the term. This discovery has had lasting implications in microbiology, virology, and medical treatments for bacterial diseases.