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MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems Flashcards: 2b Viral Genetics Transduction Retroviruses

Study 2b Viral Genetics Transduction Retroviruses in MCAT Biological and Biochemical Foundations of Living Systems with focused flashcards that help you recognize the idea, recall the key rule, and apply it in practice-style prompts.

QUESTION

What is the term for integrated retroviral DNA within the host chromosome?

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ANSWER

Provirus. The integrated DNA form of the retroviral genome persists in the host cell and serves as a template for transcription.

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A retrovirus is engineered with a mutated integrase that can bind viral DNA but cannot catalyze strand transfer into host DNA. In infected cells, reverse-transcribed viral DNA is detected, and viral proteins are produced for a short period, but the signal rapidly declines over subsequent cell divisions. No integrated proviral DNA is detected. Based on the vignette, which conclusion is most consistent with retroviral integration?
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