Phage lambda infects E. coli in a nutrient-starved, malnourished host. Why would that phage most likely take the lysogenic, rather than lytic, route of infection in a low nutrient environment?

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Waller

15 March, 22:34

Phage lambda infects E. coli in a nutrient-starved, malnourished host. Why would that phage most likely take the lysogenic, rather than lytic, route of infection in a low nutrient environment?

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Mekhi Morse · Answer 1

Stress

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Environmental stressing agent such as starvation or exposure to toxic chemicals may cause the Phage Lambda to excise and enter the lytic cycle.