Question

question 27
viruses can progress to two possible scenarios after infecting the host cell. which of the following is characteristic of the lysogenic cycle?
o a viruses enter the host cell, and rapidly make copies of the host dna
o b viral rna takes over the host cell, making new host cells.
o c viral dna is inserted into host dna, and is replicated when the cell divides.
o d viral dna takes over the host cell, making new viruses that burst out of the cell.

Explanation:

The lysogenic cycle involves viral DNA integrating into the host cell's DNA, remaining dormant, and being replicated during cell division. Unlike the lytic cycle, it does not immediately produce new viruses or lyse the cell.

Answer:

c. Viral DNA is inserted into host DNA, and is replicated when the cell divides.