Which is true about the lytic and lysogenic cycles of viruses?(1 point) Responses 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 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 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.
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The correct statement 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 cell's genome and remain dormant. In contrast, the lytic cycle involves the replication of the virus and the eventual bursting (lysis) of the host cell to release new viral particles. The viral genome is injected into the host cell in both cycles, not just in the lytic cycle. Therefore, the other statements are not true.
