Question

What effect will a virus in the lytic cycle have on an organism?

A. It will have no effect for weeks.
B. It will destroy cells in the organism.
C. It will spread bacteria in the respiratory system.
D. It will cause genetic mutations in sex cells.

Answer 1

The correct answer is B. It will destroy cells in the organism.

In the lytic cycle of viral replication, the virus infects the host cell, takes over its machinery, and replicates itself rapidly. This process leads to the destruction of the host cell as newly formed viruses are released, causing cell lysis.

As a result, the lytic cycle can have a detrimental effect on the organism by destroying infected cells and potentially disrupting normal physiological processes.