The site at which a virus has infected and subsequently lysed the infected cell, releasing its progeny to infect and lyse surrounding cells, thereby forming a "clear zone", is referred to as

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The term used to describe the site at which a virus has infected and subsequently lysed the infected cell, releasing its progeny to infect and lyse surrounding cells, is a plaque. Plaques are clear zones that can be observed when a viral sample is grown on a lawn of susceptible host cells, such as bacteria or tissue culture cells. The plaque assay is a standard method used to quantify the number of infectious virus particles in a sample. Options A, B, and D do not accurately describe this phenomenon.

The Site at Which a Virus Has Infected and Subsequently