Which of the Following Features Characterizes the Lytic Cycle of a Viral

question 46

Multiple Choice

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

• A)The viral genes typically remain inactive once they are inside the host cell.
• B)The cycle typically leads to the lysis of the host cell.
• C)The virus reproduces outside of the host cell.
• D)The cycle typically ends when the host bacterium divides.

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