What Is the Function of the Int Protein from λ

question 13

Multiple Choice

What is the function of the Int protein from λ phage?

• A) It mediates site specific recombination between attP and attB.
• B) It ligates the ends of the viral chromosome.
• C) It binds to multiple sites within the origin or replication.
• D) It recruits the cellular DNA replication enzymes to the viral genome.
• E) It acts as a scaffolding protein for virion assembly.

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