Transducing Virulent Phages Do Not Lyse the Cells They Invade

question 37

Multiple Choice

Transducing virulent phages do not lyse the cells they invade because

• A)transformation is taking place in the phage and this is transferred to the bacterium.
• B)bacterial DNA has replaced critical viral DNA in the phage.
• C)their virulence is dependent on the bacteria and virus replicating together.
• D)the lytic genes are unable to enter during penetration and are shed outside the host.

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