Question

viruses are parasitic, in that they require a host cell in order to go through the process of reproduction. when the influenza virus attaches itself to its host, which type of viral reproduction takes place? a lytic b lysogenic c conjugation d binary fission

Explanation:

To solve this, we analyze each option:

• Option A: The lytic cycle involves the virus taking over the host cell to produce new viruses, leading to cell lysis. Influenza typically undergoes the lytic cycle (though some sources note it can have aspects of both, but lytic is more associated with its rapid replication and cell destruction).
• Option B: Lysogenic cycle involves the virus integrating its genome into the host's genome and remaining dormant (e.g., lambda phage in bacteria), which is not the primary mode for influenza.
• Option C: Conjugation is a bacterial gene transfer process, not viral reproduction.
• Option D: Binary fission is bacterial cell division, not viral.

Answer:

A. lytic