Biology
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Medium
Question
Protein coats of viruses are synthesized in ____________?
A
Lytic cycle
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B
Lysogenic cycle
C
Both a & b
D
All of these
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A
Lytic cycle
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B
Lysogenic cycle
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C
Both a & b
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D
All of these
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Explanation
The protein coats (capsids) of viruses are synthesized during the lytic cycle, when the host cell's machinery is redirected to produce new viral components and assemble complete virus particles.