MDCAT Biology MCQ #139

Under certain conditions like UV radiation, a latent bacteriophage may detach from the bacterial chromosome and begin replication. What is this process?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #139

  1. Question 1

    Q1. Under certain conditions like UV radiation, a latent bacteriophage may detach from the bacterial chromosome and begin replication. What is this process?

    • A) Induction
    • B) Adsorption
    • C) Lysogeny
    • D) Transduction

    Answer: Induction

    Explanation: Induction is the process where a prophage detaches to start the lytic cycle; adsorption is the initial attachment phase.