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A mutant strain of T4 ­- Bacteriophage, R­-II, fails to lyse the E. coli but when two strains R­-IIX and R-­IIY are mixed then they lyse the E. coli. What may be the possible reason?

Correct answer: D. Both strains have different cistrons.

  • A. Bacteriophage transforms in wild.
  • B. It is not mutated.
  • C. Both strains have similar cistrons.
  • D. Both strains have different cistrons.

Explanation

A mutant strain of T4 - bacteriophage, RII, fails to lyse the E.coli but when two strains R-­II (X) and R-­IIY are mixed then they lyse the E.coli because both strains have different cistrons.

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