Question

    A bacteriophage genome integrated into the circular bacterial chromosome is known as

    A Prophage Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B Viroid Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C Virion Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D Mycoplasma Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    This integrated viral DNA is called a "prophage." The prophage becomes a part of the bacterial genome and is replicated along with the bacterial DNA during cell division.

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