Question

Choose the correct answer to complete the sentence. Prophage occurs when ______.

A.) it bonds with carbohydrates to create a virus
B.) bacteriophage DNA embeds itself in host DNA
C.) it detaches from carbohydrates to create a virus
D.) bacteriophage DNA detaches itself from host DNA

Answer 1

Lesson 1: Viruses Unit:7 Quick Check

1. The instructions for making new copies of a virus are

C coded in either RNA or DNA

2. A lytic infection concludes with the

C bursting of the host cell

3. Prophage occurs when

B bacteriophage DNA embeds itself in a host DNA

4. Bacteriophages infect

B bacteria

5. Unlike lytic viruses, lysogenic viruses do NOT

C lyse the host right away

I hope this helps!

Answer 2

Prophage occurs when it detaches from carbohydrates to create a virus. The correct option among all the options that are given in the question is the third option or the penultimate option or option "C". I hope that this is the answer that has actually come to your desired help.