The viral DNA of the temperate phage, instead of taking over the functions of the cell’s genes, is incorporated into the host DNA and becomes a prophage in the bacterial chromosome, acting as a gene. This happens in
A. lysogeny
B. spontaneous induction
C. lytic phase
D. none of these
Answer:A
The viral DNA of the temperate phage, instead of taking over the functions of the cell’s genes, is incorporated into the host DNA and becomes a prophage in the bacterial chromosome, acting as a gene. This happens in
A. lysogeny B. spontaneous induction C. lytic phase D. none of these