Multiple Choice
A virus obtains its envelope during which of the following phases?
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What is the lytic cycle in the context of viral replication?
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A process where the virus integrates its DNA into the host cell's genome
B
A process where the virus replicates inside the host cell and eventually causes the cell to burst, releasing new viral particles
C
A process where the virus remains dormant within the host cell without causing immediate harm
D
A process where the virus uses the host cell's machinery to produce energy for its own survival
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Begin by understanding the context of viral replication. Viruses are infectious agents that require a host cell to replicate.
The lytic cycle is one of the two main types of viral replication cycles, the other being the lysogenic cycle.
In the lytic cycle, the virus attaches to the host cell and injects its genetic material into the cell.
Once inside, the viral DNA takes over the host cell's machinery to produce viral components, such as proteins and nucleic acids.
Finally, the host cell assembles these components into new viral particles, which eventually cause the cell to burst (lyse), releasing the new viruses to infect other cells.
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