The activation of the SOS system in a bacterium infected with a prophage results in

A. destruction of the viral genes.
B. complete lysis of the bacterial culture.
C. mutation of the DNA.
D. destruction of the viral repressor through host protease activity.
E. complete lysis of the bacterial culture AND destruction of the viral repressor through host protease activity.


E

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