Select the correct sequence of stages of the lytic cycle: a. release, maturation, biosynthesis, penetration, adsorption b. adsorption, penetration, biosynthesis, maturation, release c. penetration, release, adsorption, biosynthesis, maturation d. release, penetration, adsorption, biosynthesis, maturation e. biosynthesis, adsorption, penetration, maturation, release

The correct answer will be option-B

Explanation:

The lytic cycle is the reproductive cycle used by the bacteriophage to replicate or reproduce itself by killing the host cell and using its replication machinery.

The process takes place in five main stages:  

1. Attachment (Adsorption): The bacteriophage gets attached to the surface of the host cell.

2. Penetration: The phage penetrates the head containing the genetic material into the host.

3. Biosynthesis: The genetic material gets incorporated into the bacterial genome and the viral genome gets replicated.

4. Maturation: The gene products form the viral components and get assembles inside the host.

5. Release: The virus gets released by rupturing the cell wall of the host.

Thus, Option-B is the correct answer.

i think its both a and b