True. Many viruses hijack the host cell's machinery to replicate themselves and produce new virus particles. This process often leads to the destruction of the host cell, as the cell can become overwhelmed by the replication process or may be specifically targeted for lysis (breakdown) once the new viruses are assembled and released.
the virus immediately hijacks the host cell's machinery to produce more viruses, leading to the destruction of the host cell. t or f
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