When a Virus Enters a Lysogenic Phase, It Means

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a virus enters a lysogenic phase, it means

• A)the virus is integrated into the DNA of the host cell and is latent.
• B)the virus is bursting through the host cell membrane.
• C)the virus is starting biosynthesis of its nucleic acid.
• D)the virus will remain in circulation and not continue infecting its host.
• E)the number of viruses in the host is decreasing as the immune system becomes effective.

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