If a Virus Enters the Lytic Phase in a Host's

question 51

Multiple Choice

If a virus enters the lytic phase in a host's cell,it will cause the host cell to

• A)reject the virus.
• B)shrink because of the loss of cytoplasm that has been used in the synthesis of viral DNA.
• C)lyse due to the action of enzymes.
• D)replicate itself at a higher than normal frequency.
• E)initiate an attack on the virus.

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Definitions:

Peritoneal

Relating to the peritoneum, the serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs.

Hemodialysis

A medical procedure where a machine filters wastes and water from the blood, mimicking the function of healthy kidneys.

Membrane

A thin, soft, pliable layer of tissue that lines a tube or cavity, or covers an organ or structure.

Calculi

Hardened deposits of minerals and salts that form in the kidneys or other parts of the urinary tract.