Summarize the lytic cycle.(1 point)
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A virus lays eggs on the host cell’s protein coat, which then hatch and move on to infect other cells.
A virus lays eggs on the host cell’s protein coat, which then hatch and move on to infect other cells.
A virus injects its genetic material into the host cell, copies itself, and then forms new viruses that burst out of the host cell.
A virus injects its genetic material into the host cell, copies itself, and then forms new viruses that burst out of the host cell.
The viral DNA incorporates itself with the host cell’s and replicates whenever the host cell replicates itself.
The viral DNA incorporates itself with the host cell’s and replicates whenever the host cell replicates itself.
A virus copies its genetic material and then splits its cell membranes in half to form identical viruses.
A virus copies its genetic material and then splits its cell membranes in half to form identical viruses.
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The lytic cycle is a process where a virus injects its genetic material into a host cell, copies itself, and then forms new viruses that burst out of the host cell. The viral DNA incorporates itself with the host cell's DNA and replicates whenever the host cell replicates itself.
The lytic cycle is a process in which a virus injects its genetic material into a host cell, copies itself, and then forms new viruses that burst out of the host cell. This cycle involves the virus taking control of the host cell's machinery to produce more viruses, eventually leading to the destruction of the host cell.
The correct response to summarize the lytic cycle is: "A virus injects its genetic material into the host cell, copies itself, and then forms new viruses that burst out of the host cell."
To arrive at this answer, we can evaluate the options provided and determine which describes the key steps of the lytic cycle.
Option 1 mentions that a virus lays eggs on the host cell's protein coat. This is incorrect because viruses do not lay eggs. Additionally, it does not mention the injection of genetic material or the bursting out of new viruses.
Option 2 correctly describes the steps of the lytic cycle, including the injection of genetic material, replication, and the formation of new viruses that burst out of the host cell.
Option 3 mentions the incorporation of viral DNA with the host cell's DNA, but it does not mention the injection and replication steps of the lytic cycle.
Option 4 mentions the splitting of cell membranes to form identical viruses, which is not an accurate description of the lytic cycle. Additionally, it does not include the injection of genetic material or the formation of new viruses.
Therefore, option 2 is the correct answer that summarizes the lytic cycle.