Practice - Lytic vs. Lysogenic Cycles (Bacteriophages)
Practice Questions
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What is the main outcome of the lytic cycle?
💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the host cell in the process.
What does a prophage refer to in the lysogenic cycle?
💡 Hint: It’s a term that implies a latent state of the virus.
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Interactive Quizzes
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What is the primary result of the lytic cycle?
💡 Hint: Focus on what the cycle's name suggests regarding the host cell.
True or False: A prophage can replicate along with the host cell's DNA.
💡 Hint: Think about what integration implies regarding replication.
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Challenge Problems
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Evaluate the potential impact of environmental changes on the transition between lytic and lysogenic cycles for a specific bacteriophage.
💡 Hint: Consider how external conditions influence a bacteriophage's survival tactics.
Propose a viral therapy strategy based on the understanding of lytic and lysogenic cycles in combating bacterial infections.
💡 Hint: Think about how directing viral behavior could maximize treatment effects.
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