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Which occurs in both the lytic cycle and the lysogenic cycle?

A
destruction of host cell
B
integration of viral and host genetic information
C
production of virus particles
D
hijacking of host cell's metabolism
3

Which argument supports the idea that viruses are alive?

A
Viruses have a cell membrane.
B
Viruses contain unique genetic information.
C
Viruses replicate in a host.
D
Viruses do not produce proteins.
4

Which best describes the lytic and lysogenic cycles?

A
Unlike the lytic cycle, the lysogenic cycle involves production of virus particles.
B
Unlike the lysogenic cycle, the lytic cycle involves destruction of the host.
C
Symptoms of infection appear in the lysogenic cycle but not in the lytic cycle.
D
For virulent viruses, the lysogenic cycle is the main way of replicating.
7

Which best describes viruses?

A
Viruses are nonliving infectious agents.
B
Viruses can replicate without a host cell.
C
Viruses can be killed by strong antibiotics.
D
Viruses are similar to bacterial cells.
8

Which is a basic characteristic of all living cells?

A
cell wall
B
protein coat
C
energy metabolism
D
antibiotic resistance
9

Which structure is present in bacteria but not in a virus?

A
nucleic acid
B
capsid
C
cell membrane
D
envelope

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