Question

Which of the following statements characterizes the lytic cycle of a viral infection?

a. The virus reproduces outside of the host cell.
b. The cycle typically ends when the host bacterium divides.
c. The viral genes typically remain inactive once they are inside the host cell.
d. The cycle typically leads to the lysis of the host cell.

Answer 1

the answer is d. once lysis occurs of the host, it is susteptabe for another host, meaning, a preditor will ingest what it finds, dead or alive...