Question

Some changes are encountered in the infectious particle as it infects the cell. Choose the incorrect statement.

a.

The infectious particle circularizes upon causing infection by annealing at cos sites

b.

There are two promoters present, PR and PL

c.

Upon infection only PR is activated

d.

Promoters give rise to immediate early transcripts

Answer: (c).Upon infection only PR is activated

Interact with the Community - Share Your Thoughts

Uncertain About the Answer? Seek Clarification Here.

Understand the Explanation? Include it Here.

Q. Some changes are encountered in the infectious particle as it infects the cell. Choose the incorrect statement.

Similar Questions

Explore Relevant Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)

Q. The immediate early transcripts direct synthesis of which genes?

Q. What is the function of the N gene?

Q. Choose the correct statement for cII gene and its related function?

Q. Which gene is required for the lysogenic phage to be adopted?

Q. Choose the incorrect statement for lysogenic mode.

Q. Choose the correct statement for the cI gene.

Q. Which of the promoter requires a low level of cI gene for its activation?

Q. Choose the correct statement with respect to lysogen and prophage.

Q. Choose the incorrect statement for cro and Q proteins.

Q. Induction of lysogen takes place because of __________

Q. Which of the phage genes are responsible for phage excision?

Q. How many phases are there for replication of lambda DNA to take place?

Q. The phase generating additional circular DNA molecules in the first phase does it by __________

Q. Choose the incorrect statement with respect to rolling circle replication.

Q. Insertion vectors are a type of vectors. Choose the correct statement for this type of vector.

Q. Choose the correct statement for lambda gt10.

Q. The presence of insert leads to inactivation of which gene?

Q. A portion of phage is removed and in place of it, the DNA of interest is inserted. This type of vector is called as __________

Q. Choose the incorrect statement for the central portion of the lambda genome.

Q. The fragment inserted in the place of the central portion of the genome is known as __________

Recommended Subjects

Are you eager to expand your knowledge beyond Genetic Engineering? We've handpicked a range of related categories that you might find intriguing.

Click on the categories below to discover a wealth of MCQs and enrich your understanding of various subjects. Happy exploring!