Which of the Following Statements Accurately Describes the Lysogenic Cycle

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements accurately describes the lysogenic cycle of lambda (λ) phage?

• A) The viral genes immediately turn the host cell into a lambda-producing factory. Then the host lyses.
• B) The product of one prophage gene is made and it activates most of the other prophage genes.
• C) The phage genome is integrated in the host chromosome where it is passed on to daughter cells through binary fission.
• D) The phage DNA is copied and accumulates in the cytoplasm. Then a trigger causes capsid proteins to be made and phages are assembled.

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Definitions:

Predispositions

The tendencies or inclinations to think, act, or feel in a particular way before any external influence.

Stimuli

External or internal factors that elicit physiological or psychological responses in an organism.

Traits

To Allport, distinguishing characteristics that guide behavior. Traits are measured on a continuum and are subject to social, environmental, and cultural influences. To Cattell, reaction tendencies, derived by the method of factor analysis, that are relatively permanent parts of the personality.

Functional Similarities

The aspects in which different things show a likeness in purpose, role, or use.