How Does the E Protein Cause Lysis of the Host

question 27

Multiple Choice

How does the E protein cause lysis of the host cell?

• A) It degrades the cell wall components before cell wall assembly.
• B) It makes the cell wall more resistant to osmotic pressure.
• C) It breaks critical bonds in the cell wall components.
• D) It activates a cellular enzyme that can break down the cell wall.
• E) It inhibits a cellular protein that synthesizes the cell wall.

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