Virus Reproduction - Lysogenic Cycle Flashcards
1
Q
What happens after the virus attaches itself to a specific host cell?
A
It injects its genetic material into the cell.
2
Q
What happens to the genetic material injected by the virus?
A
It is incorporated into the genome of the host cell.
3
Q
What happens every time the host cell divides?
A
The viral genetic material gets replicated along with the host’s DNA
4
Q
Is this cycle dormant or active?
A
Dormant as no new viruses are being made.
5
Q
What does a trigger (the presence of a chemical) cause?
A
It causes the viral genetic material to leave the genome and enter the lytic pathway.
