Which of the following statements characterizes the lytic cycle of a viral infection? a. the virus reproduces outside of the host cell. b. the cycle typically ends when the host bacterium divides. c. the viral genes typically remain inactive once they are inside the host cell. d. the cycle typically leads to the lysis of the host cell.

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Which of the following statements characterizes the lytic cycle of a viral infection? a. the virus reproduces outside of the host cell. b. the cycle typically ends when the host bacterium divides. c. the viral genes typically remain inactive once they are inside the host cell. d. the cycle typically leads to the lysis of the host cell.

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The answer is d. as soon as lysis of the host occurs, it becomes suspicious of another host, which means, a predator will attack what it finds, dead or alive …