Question

A phage that invades (attacks) a host cell but does not destroy, it is known as

• A. Temperate phage
• B. Virulent phage
  
• C. Phycophage
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A Temperate phage

Virulent phage exhibits lytic cycle that includes multiplication of viral particles followed by disruption of the host cell to release the virions. Temperate phage exhibits lysogeny, the phase of virus that does not lyse the host cell and remain inactive. The term “phycophage” refers to viruses that affect fungi. Thus, the correct answer is option A.