The Biological Purpose of T4 Lysozyme During Phage Propagation Is

Question

The biological purpose of T4 lysozyme during phage propagation is to:
A) Open the phage head to release viral DNA into the host cell.
B) Disrupt the nuclear membrane of the host cell.
C) Lyse host bacteria to release newly formed phage.
D) Assemble the head and tail fibers of new phages.
E) Shut off transcription and translation of bacterial genes in the cell.

Accepted Answer

T4 lysozyme is a bacterial enzyme produced by phages during propagation. It functions to lyse the host bacterial cell wall, causing the release of newly formed phages. This enables the phages to spread and infect other bacterial cells.