Question
Biology Question on Molecular Basis of Inheritance
Viruses that infect bacteria, multiply and cause their lysis are called
A
Lipolytic
B
Lytic
C
Lysogenic
D
Lysozymes
Answer
Lytic
Explanation
Solution
Viruses that infect bacteria and lead to their multiplication and subsequent lysis are referred to as the lytic cycle. In the lytic cycle, viruses reproduce by utilizing a host cell to produce more viruses, eventually causing the host cell to burst as new viruses are released. In contrast, the lysogenic cycle involves the integration of the viral genetic material into the host cell's genome, resulting in viral replication without immediate host cell lysis.