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Viruses are parasitic, in that they require a host cell in order to go through the process of reproduction. When the influenza virus attaches itself to its host, which type of viral reproduction takes
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Viruses are parasitic, in that they require a host cell in order to go through the process of reproduction.

When the influenza virus attaches itself to its host, which type of viral reproduction takes place?

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Answer: lytic

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Influenza is an example of lytic virus wherein it attach to a host, enter and degradation of the host's DNA is a subsequent step in order for it to reproduce. The new virus is synthesize by duplication of virus' genetic material and creation of new viral parts. 
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