Which of the Following Characteristics Is Typical of the Lytic

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following characteristics is typical of the lytic cycle of a bacteriophage?

• A) Viral DNA incorporates into the host genome.
• B) The viral genome replicates without destroying the host.
• C) The host membrane ruptures, releasing many phages.
• D) The host sequesters viral particles in the lysosome.

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