Which is True of lysogenized cells?
A) They are immune to any further infection by any virus.
B) They are immune to infection by the same virus.
C) They may have new properties AND they respond to infection with the SOS response.
D) They respond to infection with the SOS response.
E) They are immune to infection by the same virus AND may have new properties.

Question

Which is True of lysogenized cells?
A) They are immune to any further infection by any virus.
B) They are immune to infection by the same virus.
C) They may have new properties AND they respond to infection with the SOS response.
D) They respond to infection with the SOS response.
E) They are immune to infection by the same virus AND may have new properties.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Lysogenized cells may have new properties due to the incorporation of viral DNA into their own genome. They are also immune to infection by the same virus, as the integrated viral DNA produces repressor proteins that prevent further infection.

Which Is True of Lysogenized Cells