Name the two cycles in which bacteriophages act when they infect bacteria

What will be an ideal response?


lysis and lysogeny

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A. paracrine signals B. autocrine signals C. hormones D. pheromones E. neurotransmitters

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Which of the following statements does NOT describe a function of the cell walls of bacteria?

A. They maintain cell shape. B. They prevent cross-fertilization. C. They avoid disintegration in water with low concentrations of salt. D. They protect against other bacteria. E. They protect against viruses.

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Mad cow disease is caused by an infectious protein, also known as a(n)

a. endospore. b. rickettsia. c. virion. d. prion. e. viroid.

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What organelle inactivates toxins?

a. nucleus b. mitochondria c. peroxisomes d. lysosomes e. Golgi body

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