13. A newly identified virus infects a eukaryotic host cell without producing virions right away, with a long period where the host is largely unaffected by the infection. What's the best description of this virus? A. This virus rapidly causes lysis of the host cell. B. This virus can't replicate C. This virus has a long period of latency. D. This virus is a bacteriophage.

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13. A newly identified virus infects a eukaryotic host cell without producing virions right away, with a long period where the host is largely unaffected by the infection. What's the best description of this virus?

A. This virus rapidly causes lysis of the host cell.

B. This virus can't replicate

C. This virus has a long period of latency.

D. This virus is a bacteriophage.

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