MDCAT Biology MCQ #32

During the penetration phase of the lytic cycle, which enzyme is released by the phage to dissolve the bacterial cell wall?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #32

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the penetration phase of the lytic cycle, which enzyme is released by the phage to dissolve the bacterial cell wall?

    • A) Polymerase
    • B) Lysozyme
    • C) Endonuclease
    • D) Transcriptase

    Answer: Lysozyme

    Explanation: Lysozyme is used by phages to digest the bacterial cell wall; Endonuclease fails because it cuts DNA inside the cell.