When phage λ enters the lytic cycle
A) many new copies of the phage genetic material and coat proteins are assembled to make new phages. The host cell is lysed.
B) many new copies of the phage genetic material and coat proteins are assembled to make new phages. The host cell remains intact.
C) the genetic material of the phage is integrated into the chromosome of the bacterium.
D) it immediately lyses the host cells without producing any new viruses.

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When phage λ enters the lytic cycle, it undergoes a series of steps that lead to the production of many new copies of the phage genetic material and coat proteins. These new components are then assembled to make new phages. Finally, the host cell is lysed or ruptured, releasing the new phages into the environment.

When Phage λ Enters the Lytic Cycle