Lysogeny Probably Carries a Strong Selective Advantage for the Host

question 42

Multiple Choice

Lysogeny probably carries a strong selective advantage for the host cell because it

• A) prevents cell lysis.
• B) confers resistance to infection by viruses of the same type.
• C) confers resistance to infection by viruses of a different type (or strain).
• D) confers resistance to infection by many virus types and prevent cell lysis.

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