Which of the Following Characteristics Is Typical of the Lytic

question 44

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics is typical of the lytic cycle of a bacteriophage?

• A) Viral DNA is incorporated into the host genome.
• B) The viral genome replicates without destroying the host.
• C) A large number of phages are released at a time.
• D) The virus-host relationship usually lasts for generations.

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Definitions:

Intermittent Schedule

A type of reinforcement schedule in behavioral psychology where rewards or consequences are applied at irregular intervals to shape behavior.

Continuous Schedule

A system or plan that operates or is in effect without interruption, often used in production or service delivery to ensure constant output.

Behaviour

The way in which one acts or conducts oneself, especially towards others, driven by internal or external stimuli.

Immediate Reinforcement

The provision of a reward or penalty right after a specific behavior, to increase the likelihood of that behavior occurring again.