A Cell That Allows the Complete Replication Cycle of a Virus

Question

A cell that allows the complete replication cycle of a virus to take place is said to be a
A) permissive host.
B) viral cell.
C) dead cell.
D) lytic cell.

Accepted Answer

A cell that allows the complete replication cycle of a virus to take place is called a permissive host. This is because the host cell permits the virus to enter, replicate, and release new virus particles. A viral cell and a lytic cell are not accurate terms to describe a host cell during viral replication. A dead cell cannot support viral replication.