Bacteriophage T4 lyses the bacterial host cell for release of newly formed virions.The cell wall of the bacterium is broken down by this virally encoded enzyme

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Bacteriophage T4 encodes a lysozyme enzyme that breaks down the bacterial cell wall, allowing for the release of newly formed virions. Lysozyme is known to break glycosidic bonds in the peptidoglycan layer of the bacterial cell wall, leading to its lysis. Therefore, option A is the best choice.

Bacteriophage T4 Lyses the Bacterial Host Cell for Release of Newly