Question

the diagram to the right represents the lytic cycle. what is occurring at step c? the pieces made in replication are assembled to complete the new virus particles. the virus attaches to the host cell. the host’s dna is disassembled and the virus takes over the cell’s metabolic activity. the new viral nucleic acid and viral proteins are replicated. lysis occurs, killing the cell. retry

Explanation:

1. Step A: Virus attaches to host cell surface
2. Step B: Viral nucleic acid is injected into the host cell
3. Step C: The viral genome hijacks the host cell's ribosomes and metabolic machinery to take over cellular function, halting the host's own normal activity to produce viral components.

• The first option describes step A, the second incorrect option describes a non-lytic cycle event, the third option matches this step, the fourth describes step D, and the fifth describes step E.

Answer:

The host's DNA is disassembled and the virus takes over the cell's metabolic activity.