In which step of the diagram does the virus release a protein that causes the cell wall to burst?

step c
step d
step e
step f

The correct answer would be the step E.

It represents the lytic cycle of the virus.

The viral genome takes over the host cell machinery and used it for the synthesis of its protein coats and genetic material.

The same can be observed in step E in which viral components are being synthesized in a host cell.

These protein and genetic components of the virus are then assembled which results in bursting of the host cell.

Consequently, the viral progeny is released.

Thus, step E represents the stage in which viral protein is released which causes the bursting of the host cell.

it also supports my hypothesis. if you rest first you can squeeze the clothespin more times. from the data i collected the average of the eight people concluded exercise makes your muscles more fatigued and less able to squeeze the clothespin compared to resting before squeezing.