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17 June, 17:02

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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  1. 17 June, 17:18
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    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.
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