None of the statements describe inactive viruses.
Inactive viruses, also known as latent or dormant viruses, do not immediately start reproducing upon entering the cell. They are characterized by their ability to remain in a dormant state within the host cell for an extended period of time.
During cell division, the virus's genetic material may or may not be copied along with the cell's. This depends on whether the virus has taken up a latent/inactive state or entered a lytic/active state.
The third statement, that the cell helps the virus multiply and keeps the cell safe, is also incorrect. Inactive viruses do not actively multiply with the assistance of the host cell. Instead, they remain dormant and do not cause harm to the cell.
Which describes inactive viruses?
The virus enters the cell and immediately starts reproducing.
When a cell divides, the virus’s genetic material is copied along with the cell’s.
The cell helps the virus multiply, and the virus keeps the cell safe.
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