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Phages which are designated as spi-are __________

(a) red+ gam+

(b) red+ gam-

(c) red- gam+

(d) red- gam-

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The correct answer is (d) red- gam-

For explanation: red- gam- are called as spi- and they are not able to grow on P2 lysogens. The red+ gam+ mutants are called as spi+.

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