A Prophage Replicates

question 16

Multiple Choice

A prophage replicates

• A) along with its host while the lytic genes are expressed.
• B) along with its host while the lytic genes are not expressed.
• C) independently of its host while the lytic genes are expressed.
• D) independently of its host while the lytic genes are not expressed.

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