Multiple Choice
Which of the following is true concerning a lysogenic viral replication cycle?
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Which of the following statements regarding latent viral infections is true?
A
Latent viral infections always result in immediate cell lysis.
B
Latent viral infections can remain dormant in the host without causing symptoms for long periods.
C
Latent viral infections are typically cleared by the immune system within a few days.
D
Latent viral infections are characterized by the continuous production of viral particles.
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Understand the concept of latent viral infections: Latent viral infections are those in which the virus remains in the host's body in an inactive state, not causing any symptoms for extended periods.
Recognize that during latency, the virus does not actively replicate or cause cell lysis, which means it does not immediately destroy host cells.
Identify that latent viral infections are not typically cleared by the immune system quickly; they can persist for years without detection.
Note that latent viral infections do not involve the continuous production of viral particles, as the virus is in a dormant state.
Conclude that the statement 'Latent viral infections can remain dormant in the host without causing symptoms for long periods' is true, as it accurately describes the nature of latent infections.
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