You are attempting to mutate lambda to affect whether lysis or lysogeny occurs after lambda infection.Which mutation would INCREASE the chances of LYSOGENY over lysis?
A) deletion or inactivation of the cI gene
B) deletion or inactivation of the cro gene
C) overexpression of the cro gene
D) deletion of both the cro and cI genes

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The cro gene is involved in promoting the lytic cycle. Deleting or inactivating it would reduce the likelihood of lysis, thereby increasing the chances of lysogeny.

You Are Attempting to Mutate Lambda to Affect Whether Lysis