Multiple Choice
Which of the following reagents is not typically used in organic chemistry reactions to treat active viral diseases?
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Which of the following is a key difference between the lytic cycle and the lysogenic cycle in viral replication?
A
The lysogenic cycle produces new viral particles immediately, while the lytic cycle delays viral replication.
B
The lytic cycle involves the integration of viral DNA into the host genome, while the lysogenic cycle results in immediate cell lysis.
C
The lysogenic cycle occurs only in prokaryotic cells, while the lytic cycle occurs in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells.
D
The lytic cycle results in the destruction of the host cell, while the lysogenic cycle integrates the viral DNA into the host genome.
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Understand the basic definitions: The lytic cycle and the lysogenic cycle are two different mechanisms of viral replication.
In the lytic cycle, the virus takes over the host cell's machinery to replicate its own genetic material and produce new viral particles, leading to the lysis (destruction) of the host cell.
In the lysogenic cycle, the viral DNA is integrated into the host cell's genome and replicates along with it without causing immediate harm to the host. This integrated viral DNA is known as a prophage.
Recognize the key difference: The lytic cycle results in the immediate destruction of the host cell, while the lysogenic cycle allows the viral DNA to remain dormant within the host genome until it is triggered to enter the lytic cycle.
Apply this understanding to the options given: The correct answer is that the lytic cycle results in the destruction of the host cell, while the lysogenic cycle integrates the viral DNA into the host genome.
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