Which of the following is true of the integration of a viral genome into the host chromosome?

A. Integration begins the process of host chromosome degradation.
B. Integration of the viral genome is a form of site-specific recombination.
C. The enzymes that are used in integration are nonspecific for the virus and its host.
D. All of the choices are correct.


Answer: B

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