character: Lytic Cycle Overview
topic: The Lytic Cycle is a method of viral reproduction in which a virus invades a host cell, replicates itself, and then causes the host cell to burst, releasing new viruses.
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character: Viral Entry
topic: During the Lytic Cycle, the virus attaches to a specific receptor on the host cell's surface and injects its genetic material into the cell.
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character: Replication and Assembly
topic: Once inside, the viral genetic material hijacks the host's cellular machinery to replicate viral components and assemble new virus particles.
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character: Cell Lysis
topic: The final step in the Lytic Cycle involves the host cell's membrane breaking open, or lysing, releasing new virions that can infect other cells.
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