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Viruses

Question 10 • Biology - SC3209 IC

What usually happens to the host’s DNA during the lytic cycle?

Answer
A
It is destroyed.
B
It is integrated with the viral DNA.
C
It becomes a provirus.
D
It is deactivated.

Explanation

During the lytic cycle, a virus takes over the host cell to make new viruses. The host’s DNA is usually broken down or destroyed, allowing the virus to use the cell’s materials. Therefore, the correct choice is “It is destroyed.”

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