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18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions - Part 1 of 3

18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions - Part 1 of 3

18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions / Bacteriophage: Lysogenic Phage Infections / Problem 8

Which of the following outcomes is a possible consequence of a bacterium acquiring a prophage through the process of lysogeny?

A

The bacterium immediately undergoes cell lysis.

B

The bacterium gains new genetic traits, such as toxin production.

C

The bacterium's DNA is completely replaced by the prophage DNA.

D

The bacterium becomes immune to all types of antibiotics.

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