The lytic cycle of viral replication most likely damages host cells immediately. In this cycle, the virus infects a host cell, replicates rapidly, and ultimately causes the cell to lyse, releasing new viral particles. This process leads to cell death and often results in acute symptoms of infection. In contrast, the lysogenic cycle integrates viral DNA into the host genome, which can remain dormant for a time without immediately harming the host.
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