Essential Cell Biology, 4th Edition

Published by Garland Science
ISBN 10: 0815344546
ISBN 13: 978-0-81534-454-4

Chapter 8 - Control of Gene Expression - Questions - Page 286: Question 8-4 C

Answer

This switch makes sense. UV light damage the bacterial DNA, therefore it is not reliable for the virus to use as a host. A prophage will therefore switch to the lytic state and leave cause the virus to look for an alternative host.

Work Step by Step

UV light damage the bacterial DNA, therefore it is not reliable for the virus to use as a host.
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