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Lambda Bacteriophage and Life Cycle Regulation

12. Gene Regulation in Prokaryotes / Lambda Bacteriophage and Life Cycle Regulation / Problem 1

Which of the following is correct about lysogenic cycle of a bacteriophage?

A

It involves active virus replication, which eventually causes the host cell to burst.

B

It involves integration of the viral genome into the host genome.

C

It results in the release of up to 200 new progeny phage particles.

D

The host DNA is hydrolyzed during this cycle.

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