Chapter 6, Problem 2TQ

Summary Introduction

To review:

The advantages of lytic, lysogenic, and slow-release replication cycles of different viruses and the conditions under which each of these cycles are favored.

Introduction:

The different replication cycles followed by various viruses are lytic, lysogenic, and slow release cycles. The lytic cycle involves bursting open of the infected host cell to release progeny virions in contrast to slow-release cycle in which the infected host cell is not lysed. The lysogenic cycle involves integration of the viral genome within the host cell genome.