The changes that occur in virally infected cells are characteristic for a particular virus and are referred to as the
A) cytopathic effect.
B) phenotypic effect.
C) genotypic expression.
D) cytology.
E) symptomatic effect.

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The changes that occur in virally infected cells are referred to as the cytopathic effect. This effect is characterized by morphological, biochemical, and structural changes that indicate a specific virus is present. The cytopathic effect can be used to identify the type of virus that is infecting the cells.

The Changes That Occur in Virally Infected Cells Are Characteristic