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A brief summary of the different hypotheses for explaining lysogeny rates. Both Piggyback-the-Winner (PTW) and Kill-the-Winner hypotheses (KTW) occur in similar environmental conditions.
| Lysogeny Hypothesis | Environmental Conditions | Level of Lysogeny |
|---|---|---|
| Kill-the-Winner | High energy, cells growing | Low |
| Piggyback-the-Winner | High energy, cells growing | High |
| Piggyback-the-Loser | Low energy, little growth | High |
