Question

Choose the correct statement with respect to lysogen and prophage.

a.

The integrated phage is called as lysogen

b.

The infected bacterial cell is called a prophage

c.

If there is only growth of few lysogens, the E. coli lawn would be turbid

d.

If lysogens won’t be formed, the plaques won’t be clear

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Answer: (c).If there is only growth of few lysogens, the E. coli lawn would be turbid

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