Integration of viral genome into host cell chromosome can leads to -

NEET PG
#1

Integration of viral genome into host cell
chromosome can leads to -
a) Malignancy
b) Latency
c) Altered growth
d) All of the above

Correct Answer - D
Ans. is ‘d’ i.e., All of the above [Ref Clinical microbiology p. 312]
Integration of viral genomes into host cell chromosome can cause
alteration in :

  1. Host cell surface
  2. Metabolic function
  3. Cell growth and replication pattern
  4. Malignant transformation
  5. Latent infection