NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS
MICROBIOLOGY
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provirus
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prion
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bacteriophage
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antibody
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Detailed explanation-1: -Viral protein involved in the integration of a virus genome into the host DNA. Integrated viral DNA is referred to as a provirus in the case of retroviruses or prophage in the case of prokaryotic viruses. The integrated viral genome does not necessarily make new DNA copies of itself while integrated into a host genome.
Detailed explanation-2: -Explanation: Lysogenic cycle of a virus involves the incorporation of the viral genome into the host cell’s genome. Upon incorporation, the virus becomes a provirus and remains latent until activated.
Detailed explanation-3: -The viral RNA is reverse transcribed into double-stranded DNA by the RT. This double-stranded DNA is then transported to the nucleus and becomes integrated into the host chromosome forming the provirus.