Figure 35.2

-Cells were infected with approximately 1000 copies of either virus A or virus B at the 0 time point.At 5-minute intervals,a sample of the virus and cell mixture was removed.The intact cells were removed from the sample,and the number of viruses per milliliter of culture was determined.
Using the data in Figure 35.2,how long does it take for virus A to go through one lytic cycle?
A)15 minutes
B)30 minutes
C)45 minutes
D)90 minutes

Question

Figure 35.2
 
-Cells were infected with approximately 1000 copies of either virus A or virus B at the 0 time point.At 5-minute intervals,a sample of the virus and cell mixture was removed.The intact cells were removed from the sample,and the number of viruses per milliliter of culture was determined.
Using the data in Figure 35.2,how long does it take for virus A to go through one lytic cycle?
A)15 minutes 
B)30 minutes 
C)45 minutes 
D)90 minutes

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The lytic cycle is complete when the number of viruses increases significantly, indicating cell lysis and release of new viruses. According to the data, this occurs at 45 minutes for virus A.

Figure 35.2 -Cells Were Infected with Approximately 1000 Copies of Either Virus