When Lambda Becomes a Prophage That Integrates into the Host

question 62

Multiple Choice

When lambda becomes a prophage that integrates into the host chromosome, it expresses how many genes?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 4
• E) 5

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Definitions:

Economies of Scale

The cost advantage that arises with increased output of a product, where the average cost per unit decreases as the scale of production rises.

Inputs

Resources such as labor, materials, and capital used in the production process to create goods and services.

Output

The total amount of goods or services produced by a person, machine, company, or industry.

Diseconomies of Scale

Occur when a company or business grows so large that the costs per unit increase. It represents the negative counterpart to economies of scale.