Which Statement Describes a Temperate Virus

Question

Which statement describes a temperate virus?
A) A temperate virus undergoes a lytic cycle.
B) A temperate virus is considered virulent.
C) A temperate virus does not always destroy its host.
D) A temperate virus does not undergo a lysogenic cycle.
E) A temperate virus always destroys their host immediately.

Accepted Answer

Temperate viruses can undergo a lysogenic cycle where they integrate their genome into the host's DNA and replicate along with it without immediately destroying the host cell. This allows the virus to coexist with the host for an extended period.