19 & 20 Flashcards
1
Q
Viral envelopes are
A
membranes surrounding the capsid made from glycoproteins
2
Q
If a virus infects a host and flare ups occur for the rest of the host’s life, why does this happen? Where does the virus stay within the cell?
A
copies of the genome are permanently maintained within the host nuclei
3
Q
Large numbers of phages are released during what cycle?
A
Large numbers of phages are released in the lytic cycle.
4
Q
Bacteriophage DNA that has become integrated into the host cell’s chromosomes is known as
A
prophages
