MCAT Question of the Day
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    Q:

    		 The lytic viral life cycle involves the lysis of the host cell and the release of virus particles. In contrast, the lysogenic cycle involves the dormancy of a virus within its host. Given the persistent DNAse and RNAse degradation in the cell, which of the following viruses is most likely to be involved in a lysogenic cycle?
    		 

    A

    		 a virus which is engaging the host cell in replication of more viral genome than the host is capable of degrading

    B

    		 a virus which has sent its genome to the nucleus as a separate body from the genome, where it is safe from degradation by the host defenses

    C

    		 a virus which has encapsulated itself within a protective protein coat

    D

    		 a virus which has integrated its genome into the host genome



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