Question

In lysogenic cycle the bacteriophage DNA

• A. incorporates into the bacterial genome
• B. remains non functional in the cytoplasm
• C. enters the bacterium with the protein coat
• D. all of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is A incorporates into the bacterial genome

In the lysogenic cycle of viral replication, the viral genome is inserted and incorporated into the bacterial genome.The protein coat of the virus remains outside the bacterium and only the genetic material enters the cell.