Practice mode Acellular Life (Viruses)

A phage such as lambda that can either lyse its host or enter lysogeny is known as a ____ phage.

Correct answer B. temperate

Explanation

Temperate phages can integrate into the host chromosome and remain latent; virulent phages such as T4 always follow the lytic cycle.

Report a problem

Answer checked How we write and check questions

Tip: press A, B, C or D to answer, and N for the next question.

Advertisement

Have a question about this answer?

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Links and website addresses are not allowed in comments.