Viruses Structure Lysogentic and lytic

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What is the lysogenic cycle in viral replication?

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The lysogenic cycle is a viral life cycle in which the viral genetic material integrates into the host cell's DNA and remains dormant while the host cell reproduces.

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What is the lytic cycle in viral replication?

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The lytic cycle is a viral life cycle in which the virus invades a host cell, replicates itself, and causes the host cell to burst, releasing new viral particles.

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What is a capsid?

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A capsid is the protein shell of a virus that encases and protects its genetic material (DNA or RNA).

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What is the role of viral genetic material in a host cell?

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The viral genetic material takes over the host cell's functions to replicate the virus.

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What is the difference between the lysogenic and lytic cycles?

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The lysogenic cycle involves the integration of viral DNA into the host's genome and remains dormant, while the lytic cycle results in the destruction of the host cell after viral replication.

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What is a bacteriophage?

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A bacteriophage is a type of virus that specifically infects bacteria.

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What happens during the attachment phase of the lytic cycle?

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During the attachment phase, the virus binds to specific receptors on the surface of the host cell.

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What is the significance of the viral envelope?

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The viral envelope is a lipid membrane that surrounds some viruses, aiding in their entry into host cells and providing protection.

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What is the function of viral enzymes during infection?

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Viral enzymes help in the replication of viral genetic material and the assembly of new viral particles.

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What is the term for a virus that can cause disease?

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A pathogenic virus.