Multiple choice

Which of the following statements is true of a lysogenic cell?

  1. A cell that harbors an inactive virus in its genome.

  2. A cell that has developed immunity from viral infection.

  3. A cell that undergoes self destruction.

  4. Any cell infected with a virus.

  5. A cell that is about to lyse as a result of viral infection.

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Explanation

In the lysogenic cycle of viral infection is a cell that harbors inactive viral DNA in its genome.