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BIO 102 Test Compilation BIO 102 3 Objective Question

Question

What is the term for a virus that integrates its DNA into the host genome?
Options
A Herpesviridae
B Lytic
C Prophage (Lysogenic)
Correct Answer
D Simplexvirus
Correct Answer

Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

A virus that integrates its DNA into the host genome is called a prophage (in bacteria) or provirus (in eukaryotes), and the cycle is lysogenic.

Hint

Integrated virus.

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