What are the steps of the Lytic Cycle
Attachement, injects nucleic acid, host cell’s machinery copies nucleic acid and protein, new virus assembled, host cell breaks open and releases viruses
The lytic cycle is a process by which a virus replicates itself in a host cell and ultimately leads to the destruction of that cell. The steps of the lytic cycle include:
1. Attachment: The virus attaches itself to the host cell by binding to specific receptor molecules on the surface of the cell.
2. Entry: The virus injects its genetic material – either DNA or RNA – into the host cell.
3. Replication: The viral genetic material takes over the host cell’s machinery to replicate its own genetic material and make copies of its viral proteins.
4. Assembly: The newly made viral genetic material and proteins are assembled together to form new viruses.
5. Release: The newly assembled viruses exit the host cell by causing the host cell to burst open (lyse) or by budding off from the host cell membrane.
6. Infection of new cells: The newly released viruses can attach to and infect new host cells, thereby continuing the lytic cycle.
The lytic cycle is a rapid process that typically results in the death of the host cell.
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