Question

how are the lysogenic and lytic cycles different?
a. the lytic cycle does not replicate viruses.
b. the lytic cycle is much slower.
c. the lytic cycle kills a cell.
d. the lytic cycle is used by rna viruses.

Explanation:

In the lytic cycle, a virus takes over a host - cell's machinery, replicates itself, and then causes the cell to burst (lysis), killing the cell. In the lysogenic cycle, the viral DNA integrates into the host - cell's DNA and replicates along with it without immediately killing the cell. Option A is incorrect as the lytic cycle does replicate viruses. Option B is wrong because the lysogenic cycle is generally slower. Option D is incorrect as both DNA and RNA viruses can use the lytic cycle.

Answer:

C. The lytic cycle kills a cell.