Which of the following happens earliest in a typical bacteriophage lytic cycle?
A) phage inserts its DNA into the host cell
B) phage DNA is inserted into the bacterial chromosome
C) bacterial cell lyses
D) viral DNA and proteins are produced by the host cell

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The first step in a typical bacteriophage lytic cycle is the insertion of the phage's DNA into the host cell. This occurs through the attachment and injection of the phage's genetic material into the host cell.

Which of the Following Happens Earliest in a Typical Bacteriophage