Lysogenic Bacteriophages Contribute to Bacterial Virulence Because Bacteriophages

question 38

Multiple Choice

Lysogenic bacteriophages contribute to bacterial virulence because bacteriophages

• A) Give new gene sequences to the host bacteria.
• B) Kill the bacteria causing release of endotoxins.
• C) Carry plasmids.
• D) Produce toxins.
• E) All of the above.

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