Blocking polyomavirus SV40's ability to integrate its genome into host cells would

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Blocking SV40's ability to integrate its genome into host cells would prevent the virus from disrupting normal cellular processes and potentially leading to cancer development. Therefore, choice A is the best answer. Choice B is incorrect because blocking integration would likely decrease the rate of transformation, as transformation requires the virus to integrate its genome into the host cell's DNA. Choice C is also incorrect because the latent period of SV40 refers to the period of time between initial infection and virus shedding, and blocking integration would not necessarily prolong this period. Choice D is incorrect because switching SV40 to a lytic lifecycle would not be a desirable outcome, as this would cause the virus to destroy the host cell and potentially spread to other cells.

Blocking Polyomavirus SV40's Ability to Integrate Its Genome into Host