Which processes take place during the lytic cycle?

Explanation

The lytic cycle is a viral reproduction process where a bacteriophage infects and destroys a host cell. It begins with attachment, as the phage binds to receptors on the bacterial surface, followed by entry, where viral DNA is injected into the host. During biosynthesis, the viral genome hijacks the cell's machinery to produce viral proteins and nucleic acids. In the maturation stage, these components assemble into complete viruses. Finally, the host cell undergoes lysis, breaking open and releasing many new viruses to infect other cells. This cycle is rapid and always ends with the death of the host cell.