The Life Cycle of Viruses Involves

Question

The life cycle of viruses involves:
A) production of new virus particles on the outside of a cell.
B) reproducing on the surface of a cell.
C) filling the host cell with viral particles.
D) attaching viral DNA to the surface of a cell.

Accepted Answer

During the life cycle of viruses, they invade a host cell and use the cell's machinery to replicate themselves. The virus takes over the host cell's genetic material and uses it to make copies of the virus, filling the host cell with viral particles. Eventually, the host cell bursts, releasing the new virus particles to infect other cells. The options A, B, and D are not accurate descriptions of the virus life cycle.