Question

Viruses are parasitic, in that they require a host cell in order to go through the process of reproduction. When the influenza virus attaches itself to its host, which type of viral reproduction takes place?

A) lytic
B) lysogenic
C) conjugation
D) binary fission

Answer 1

A) Lytic according to Usa test prep answers

Answer 2

Answer: Lytic Cycle.

Explanation: The influenza virus replicates via lytic cycle which results in the death of the host cell.

The virus binds to to hemagglutinin and attaches to the host cell surface and being on the surface of the cell it is engulfed through the process of endocytosis.

These virus incorporate their DNA into the host DNA and after replication the viruses release a toxic substance that leads to the death of the host cell. This is defined as lytic cycle.