Which of the following statements correctly differentiates the lytic and lysogenic cycles?

• A. The lytic cycle involves integration of viral DNA into the host genome, while the lysogenic cycle does not.
• B. The lytic cycle results in the production of new viral particles, while the lysogenic cycle involves integration of viral DNA into the host genome.
• C. The lysogenic cycle results in the destruction of the host cell, while the lytic cycle does not.
• D. Both cycles result in immediate destruction of the host cell.

Answer: (B)