Question

There is a limit on upper size of the DNA to be packed. Choose the correct statement with respect to phages in this context.

a.

There is some phage DNA lost in this process

b.

The phages are known as transformed phages

c.

These type of phages can’t be selected and harvested

d.

Lambda is not a special attachment site

Answer: (a).There is some phage DNA lost in this process

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