Which of the Following Characteristics is Typical of the Lytic

Question

Which of the following characteristics is typical of the lytic cycle of a bacteriophage?
A) Viral DNA incorporates into the host genome.
B) The viral genome replicates without destroying the host.
C) The host membrane ruptures, releasing many phages.
D) The host sequesters viral particles in the lysosome.

Accepted Answer

The lytic cycle of a bacteriophage typically ends with the rupture of the host cell membrane, leading to the release of newly formed phage particles. This process destroys the host cell.