Question:

Viruses that infect bacteria, multiply and cause their lysis are called 

Updated On: Jun 12, 2024
  • Lipolytic 

  • Lytic

  • Lysogenic 

  • Lysozymes 

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Viruses that infect bacteria and lead to their multiplication and subsequent lysis are referred to as the lytic cycle. In the lytic cycle, viruses reproduce by utilizing a host cell to produce more viruses, eventually causing the host cell to burst as new viruses are released. In contrast, the lysogenic cycle involves the integration of the viral genetic material into the host cell's genome, resulting in viral replication without immediate host cell lysis.
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Antimicrobials

Infections and diseases may be caused by different types of organisms like bacteria, fungi, and viruses, etc., in humans and animals. Antimicrobial agent is the drugs that are  used to prevent the pathogenicity of microorganisms.

Examples: Antibiotics, antiseptics, and disinfectants.

It is used to prevent infections and diseases caused by pathogens. Different types of antimicrobial drugs are commonly available. These are as follows:

  1. Antibacterial drug: is a drug that are used to inhibit the pathogenic activity of bacteria. Example: Zithromax.
  2. Antifungal drug: A drug that is used to prevent the fungal activity in the host is called an antifungal drug. Example: Miconazole
  3. Antiviral agent: A drug which is used to stop the pathogenic action of a virus is called as antiviral agents. Example: Tamiflu.
  4. Antiparasitic drug: is a drug that are used to prevent the growth of pathogenic parasites. Example: Anthelmintics

Read More: Antimicrobial Resistance