Phage-Encoded Enzymes Are

Question

Phage-encoded enzymes are
A) all produced simultaneously AND are used to customize the cell for viral production.
B) produced in a sequential manner AND are used to destroy the host cell.
C) are strictly host enzymes AND are used to customize the cell for viral production.
D) produced in a sequential manner AND are used to customize the cell for viral production.
E) all produced simultaneously AND are used to destroy the host cell.

Accepted Answer

Phage-encoded enzymes are produced in a sequential manner and are used to customize the host cell for viral production. These enzymes modify the host metabolism to produce viral components and to inhibit the expression of the host genes that could interfere with the phage replication. Examples of phage-encoded enzymes include nucleases, polymerases, lysozymes, and integrases.