Question

Compare and contrast a provirus and viral DNA.(1 point)

Responses

A provirus is the host cell’s DNA that has been destroyed.
A provirus is the host cell’s DNA that has been destroyed.

A provirus is viral DNA incorporated into the host cell’s DNA.
A provirus is viral DNA incorporated into the host cell’s DNA.

A provirus is newly replicated viral DNA after injection.
A provirus is newly replicated viral DNA after injection.

A provirus is bacterial DNA incorporated into the viral DNA.

Answer 1

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A provirus is viral DNA incorporated into the host cell’s DNA, while viral DNA refers to the genetic material of a virus. Provirus is a dormant form of the virus that is integrated into the host cell's genome and can remain latent for a long period before becoming active. On the other hand, viral DNA refers to the DNA of the virus itself, which can exist as either single-stranded or double-stranded DNA. The primary difference between the two is that a provirus is specifically referring to the viral DNA that has been integrated into the host cell's genome, while viral DNA refers to the DNA of the virus as a whole.