Which is true about the lytic and lysogenic cycles of viruses?(1 point)

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The lytic cycle involves the merging together of the viral and host genomes.
The lytic cycle involves the merging together of the viral and host genomes.

The viral genome incorporates into the host genome during the lysogenic cycle.
The viral genome incorporates into the host genome during the lysogenic cycle.

The viral genome is injected into the cell only during the lytic cycle.
The viral genome is injected into the cell only during the lytic cycle.

The lysogenic cycle involves newly replicated virus bursting from the cell.
The lysogenic cycle involves newly replicated virus bursting from the cell.

Answer 1

The statement that is true about the lytic and lysogenic cycles of viruses is:

The viral genome incorporates into the host genome during the lysogenic cycle.

In the lysogenic cycle, the viral DNA can integrate into the host's genome and remain dormant, while in the lytic cycle, the virus replicates and eventually causes the host cell to burst (lyse), releasing new virus particles.