What is a provirus?
Correct answer: D. Integrated viral genome
- A. Free virus
- B. Free DNA
- C. Primitive virus
- D. Integrated viral genome
Explanation
The correct option is D, as a provirus is the form of a retrovirus that is integrated into the host cell's DNA. It is essentially a dormant virus that can be reactivated to cause an infection.
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