Lysogenic Bacteriophages Contribute to Bacterial Virulence Because Bacteriophages

question 37

Multiple Choice

Lysogenic bacteriophages contribute to bacterial virulence because bacteriophages

• A) produce toxins.
• B) give new gene sequences to the host bacteria.
• C) carry plasmids.
• D) kill human cells.
• E) kill the bacteria, causing release of endotoxins.

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