The function of the lambda repressor is

a. to inhibit expression of the delayed early genes.
b. to inhibit expression of bacterial host genes.
c. to maintain lysogeny.
d. to induce the lytic cycle.
e. to inhibit expression of the late genes.


Ans: c

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