StraighterLine BIO250 - Microbiology Final Exam Study Guide

StraighterLine BIO250 - Microbiology Final Exam Study Guide What is a Transforming Infection? - ANSWER Virus that alters cell DNA, leading to cancer What is a lysogenic infection? - ANSWER Phage DNA is incorporated into host genome and is passed on to subsequent generations What is a Lytic Bacteriophage Infection? - ANSWER Host cell gets so packed with viruses that is lyses (splits) open and releases mature virions What are the three principle purposes of cultivating viruses? - ANSWER 1.) Isolate and ID viruses in clinical specimens 2.) Prepare viruses for vaccines 3.) Research viral strucutre, multiplication cycles, genetics, and effects on hosts What are three ways in which viruses are cultivated? - ANSWER 1.) Using live animal inoculation 2.) Using bird embryos 3.) Using cell (tissue) culture techniques