Lysogenic vs. lytic cycle
In the lysogenic cycle, a bacteriophage:
Answer A: explanation for every choice
A
Correct. The phage DNA is copied along with the host chromosome until it is induced to enter the lytic cycle.
B
Immediate replication and lysis describe the lytic cycle.
C
Lysogenic phages preserve the host so the prophage is passed on.
D
Pilus transfer is bacterial conjugation.
TakeawayLysogenic: dormant and copied with the host. Lytic: replicate and burst.
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