When is the Virus Genome and Viral Proteins Assembled into Virions

Question

When is the virus genome and viral proteins assembled into virions?
A)During the lytic cycle and the lysogenic cycle in all known host organisms.
B)During the lysogenic cycle only.
C)During the lytic cycle only.
D)During the lytic cycle in eukaryotes and the lysogenic cycle only in prokaryotes.
E)During the lytic cycle in prokaryotes and the lysogenic cycle in eukaryoties.

Accepted Answer

The virus genome and viral proteins are assembled into virions during the lytic cycle only. In this cycle, the virus takes over the host cell's machinery to produce multiple copies of itself, which eventually results in the lysis of the host cell and the release of newly formed virions. In contrast, during the lysogenic cycle, the virus integrates its genome into the host cell's DNA and replicates along with the host cell's genome without actively producing virions.