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What is the function of the pac site in the bacteriophage PI?

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What is the function of the pac site in the bacteriophage PI?

(a) It is responsible for the initiation of packaging

(b) It is responsible for the termination of packaging

(c) It is responsible for the initiation of replication

(d) It is responsible for the termination of replication

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Correct choice is (a) It is responsible for the initiation of packaging

Best explanation: The pac site in the bacteriophage PI is responsible for initiating the packaging of DNA into the phage heads.

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