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.

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