Which of the following statements about the lytic pathway is false?

a. Viral genes instruct the cell to produce a viral enzyme that initiates lysis and releases new virus particles

b. After the viral genome is injected into the host cell, viral genes direct the cell to make viral DNA and proteins.
c. The virus enters a latent state during which time it is integrated into the host cell membrane.
d. The virus attaches to the host cell and injects DNA into it.


c

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