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Which of the following is characteristic of the lytic cycle?
A) Many bacterial cells containing viral DNA are produced.
B) Viral DNA is incorporated into the host genome.
C) The viral genome replicates without destroying the host.
D) A large number of phages is released at a time.
E) The virus-host relationship usually lasts for generations.

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Which of the following is characteristic of the lytic cycle?

The correct answer is option D.

D) A large number of phages is released at a time.

The lytic cycle is a type of viral reproduction cycle. This results in the destruction of the infected cell and its membrane.