Question

question 5 of 10
how are the lysogenic and lytic cycles different?
a. the lytic cycle is much slower.
b. the lytic cycle is used by dna viruses.
c. the lytic cycle causes disease.
d. the lytic cycle replicates viruses.

Explanation:

• In the lytic cycle, viruses immediately replicate in the host cell, causing it to burst (lysis), which can lead to disease symptoms.
• The lysogenic cycle involves the virus integrating its DNA into the host's genome without immediately causing cell lysis or disease. The virus can remain dormant in this state.
• Option A is incorrect because the lytic cycle is generally faster than the lysogenic cycle.
• Option B is wrong as both DNA and RNA viruses can use the lytic cycle.
• Option D is incorrect because both the lytic and lysogenic cycles can lead to virus replication (in the lysogenic cycle, replication occurs when the prophage enters the lytic cycle).

Answer:

C. The lytic cycle causes disease.