It looks like you're referring to concepts related to viral replication, particularly the lysogenic cycle. Here’s a brief overview of the terms you've mentioned in relation to viral life cycles:
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Lysogenic Cycle: In this cycle, a virus can integrate its genetic material into the host cell's DNA. When the host cell divides, it replicates the viral genetic material alongside its own, meaning the virus can be passed on to daughter cells without immediately causing harm to the host.
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Capsid: This is the protein shell of a virus that encases its genetic material. The capsid protects the viral genome and helps the virus attach to and enter host cells.
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Lytic Cycle: This is a different viral replication process where the virus takes over the host cell's machinery to produce new viruses, eventually causing the host cell to lyse (burst), releasing new virions to infect other cells.
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Ribosome: While ribosomes are not part of a virus themselves, they are crucial in the protein synthesis process within host cells. Viruses hijack the host's ribosomes to translate their own genetic material into proteins needed for new virions.
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Genetic Material: This refers to the DNA or RNA that contains the information necessary for the virus to replicate and produce new viruses within the host cell.
In summary, during the lysogenic cycle, a virus's genetic material is incorporated into the host cell's genome and is replicated every time the host cell divides, allowing the virus to persist without immediately harming the host. If you have a specific focus or question related to these terms, feel free to ask!