Which statement best differentiates the lytic and lysogenic cycles with an example?

• A. Lytic cycle integrates into the host genome and is typically slow.
• B. Lytic cycle rapidly produces progeny and lyses the host; lysogenic cycle integrates as a prophage and can reactivate.
• C. Lytic cycle involves reverse transcription; lysogenic does not.
• D. Lytic cycle never kills the host; lysogenic always lyses.

Answer: (B)