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Viruses

Question 19 • Biology - SC3209 IC

lyticlysogenic induces symptoms of viral infection

Answer
A
lytic
B
lysogenic

Explanation

The lytic cycle produces new viruses and usually destroys the host cell, causing symptoms of viral infection. In the lysogenic cycle, viral DNA remains integrated in the host cell and may cause no symptoms until it becomes active. Therefore, the correct choice is lytic.

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