In some cases,an infecting virus does not lead to the death of the host cell,but instead integrates its DNA into the DNA of the host cell's chromosomes.Integration of the viral DNA can have different effects like exhibiting normal behavior until exposure to a stimulus that activates the dormant viral DNA,production of viral progeny that bud off of the infected cell or a loss of control over growth and division leading to malignancy.Such an infection is referred to as a(n)______ infection.
A)lytic
B)proviral
C)eluctable
D)virulent
E)avirulent

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A viral infection that results in integration of viral DNA into the host cell's chromosome is referred to as a proviral infection. This type of infection can lead to various outcomes as mentioned in the question. Lytic infection, on the other hand, results in the destruction of the host cell and release of virus particles. Eluctable, virulent, and avirulent are not related to this type of infection.

In Some Cases,an Infecting Virus Does Not Lead to the Death