Lysogeny Probably Carries a Strong Selective Advantage for the Host

question 83

Multiple Choice

Lysogeny probably carries a strong selective advantage for the host cell because

• A) it confers resistance to infection by viruses of the same type.
• B) it prevents cell lysis.
• C) it confers resistance to infection by viruses of a different type (or strain).
• D) of all of the above.

---

Definitions:

Cash Flow

The cumulative sum of funds moving into and out of a company, particularly influencing its liquid assets.

Opportunity Costs

The advantages that a person, business, or investor loses by selecting one option instead of another.

Sunk Costs

Past expenses that have already been incurred and cannot be recovered, and therefore should not affect future business decisions.

Fixed Costs

Fixed costs are business expenses that remain constant regardless of the level of production or sales.