MDCAT Biology MCQ #131

During the lysogenic cycle, the viral genome becomes integrated into the bacterial chromosome. What is the viral DNA called in this state?

MDCAT Biology MCQ #131

  1. Question 1

    Q1. During the lysogenic cycle, the viral genome becomes integrated into the bacterial chromosome. What is the viral DNA called in this state?

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

    Answer: Prophage

    Explanation: A prophage is viral DNA integrated into the bacterial chromosome; a provirus refers to viral DNA integrated into eukaryotic host DNA.