A bacterial culture containing lysogenic cells is exposed to UV light, causing the viral DNA to excise and start a lytic cycle. What is this transition called?
Q1. A bacterial culture containing lysogenic cells is exposed to UV light, causing the viral DNA to excise and start a lytic cycle. What is this transition called?
Answer: Induction
Explanation: Induction is the process where prophage DNA is excised due to environmental stress. Lysogenic conversion refers to the host gaining new traits from the prophage.