Practice Lytic vs. Lysogenic Cycles (Bacteriophages) - 6.4 | Theme A: Unity and Diversity | IB MYP Grade 11 Biology
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6.4 - Lytic vs. Lysogenic Cycles (Bacteriophages)

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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What is the main outcome of the lytic cycle?

💡 Hint: Think about what happens to the host cell in the process.

Question 2

Easy

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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Question 1

What is the primary result of the lytic cycle?

  • Integration of prophage
  • Lysis of the host cell
  • Replication without killing

💡 Hint: Focus on what the cycle's name suggests regarding the host cell.

Question 2

True or False: A prophage can replicate along with the host cell's DNA.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Think about what integration implies regarding replication.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

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.

Question 2

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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