Question

Phage-encoded enzymes are

a) All produced simultaneously.
b) Produced in a sequential manner.
c) Strictly host enzymes.
d) Used to customize the cell for viral production.
e) Produced in a sequential manner AND used to customize the cell for viral production.

Answer 1

Phage-encoded enzymes are produced sequentially and help customize the host cell for viral production, aiding in synthesizing viral components and ultimately leading to the lysis of the host cell.

Step-by-step explanation:

In the lytic cycle of a phage, these enzymes are essential for synthesizing new viral components, such as capsomeres and tail fibers, as well as for the replication of the viral genome. Viral polymerase genes are usually expressed early in the cycle, while capsid and tail proteins are expressed later. These enzymes also participate in the lysis of the host cell, freeing newly assembled virions into the environment.