MDCAT Biology MCQ #117

In the lysogenic cycle, the viral DNA becomes integrated into the host's chromosome. What is the integrated viral DNA called?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #117

  1. Question 1

    Q1. In the lysogenic cycle, the viral DNA becomes integrated into the host's chromosome. What is the integrated viral DNA called?

    • A) Provirus
    • B) Prophage
    • C) Virion
    • D) Capsid

    Answer: Prophage

    Explanation: The prophage refers to the phage DNA integrated into the bacterial chromosome. The provirus is the term used for integrated HIV DNA.