What aspect of the viral life cycle depicted in the following illustration explains the pathology associated with a viral infection?
A) Infected cells produce new virus particles rather than the proteins associated with normal cell activity and homeostasis.
B) Newly replicated virus particles are released by budding, a process that depletes the cell membrane.
C) The immune response to the presence of viral protein may be extremely intense.
D) Retroviral insertion of DNA causes immediate cell death.

Question

What aspect of the viral life cycle depicted in the following illustration explains the pathology associated with a viral infection? 
A) Infected cells produce new virus particles rather than the proteins associated with normal cell activity and homeostasis. 
B) Newly replicated virus particles are released by budding, a process that depletes the cell membrane. 
C) The immune response to the presence of viral protein may be extremely intense. 
D) Retroviral insertion of DNA causes immediate cell death.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Infected cells prioritize the production of new virus particles over their normal cell functions, leading to a decrease in overall cell activity and potential tissue damage.

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