For the Bacteriophage $\lambda$ , the "Decision" to Become a Prophage Is Made
A)

question 28

Multiple Choice

For the bacteriophage $\lambda$ , the "decision" to become a prophage is made

• A) if environmental resources (e.g., food) for the host are limited.
• B) when the Cro protein binds the promoter.
• C) when the cI protein binds the promoter.
• D) when bacterial lysis occurs.
• E) at the end of the lytic infection.

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