Phage Conversion Occurs When

question 14

Multiple Choice

Phage conversion occurs when

• A) a host cell is infected by a bacteriophage.
• B) prophage confer new pathogenic properties on bacterial cells.
• C) bacteriophage are released from the host cell.
• D) prophase excise themselves and resume lytic replication when the host cell is stressed.
• E) bacteriophage are used clinically to treat bacterial infections.

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