Lytic Cycle

The Lytic Cycle is an important process in the life cycle of a virus. It is a cycle of replication and destruction, beginning when a virus infects a host cell. The virus then hijacks the cell’s machinery to make copies of itself, which are released as the cell bursts open, destroying it in the process. The released virus particles can then go on to infect other cells, allowing the cycle to start again. The Lytic Cycle is significant as it allows viruses to quickly spread, and is essential for the survival of a virus. It is also important to understand in order to develop antiviral treatments.