NURSING ANM AND GNM

NURSING EXAM QUESTIONS

MICROBIOLOGY

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
When viral DNA integrates with the host’s DNA it is called a:
A
provirus
B
prion
C
bacteriophage
D
antibody
Explanation: 

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.

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