What is a virus replication that includes the lysogenic cycle?
Steps involved in the lysogenic cycle:
1. Infection: The virus infects the host cell and injects its genome.
2. Integration: The viral genome integrates into the host cell's chromosome. This process is mediated by a viral enzyme called integrase.
3. Lysogeny: The virus genome remains dormant for some time. During this time, the virus is not replicated and does not produce any new virions.
4. Induction: Some event triggers the induction of the lysogenic cycle. This can be caused by various factors, such as UV radiation or chemical agents.
5. Replication: The viral genome replicates rapidly. This process is mediated by a viral enzyme called replicase.
6. Assembly: New virions are assembled. This process is mediated by a viral enzyme called capsid assembly protein.
7. Release: The virions are released from the host cell by cell lysis. This process is mediated by a viral enzyme called lysin.
Examples: Some viruses that undergo the lysogenic cycle include bacteriophages, such as lambda phage and Mu phage.