What is the lytic cycle known for?

The lytic cycle is primarily known for the rapid replication of viruses that ultimately leads to the destruction of the host cell. During this cycle, after a virus injects its genetic material into the host cell, it commandeers the host's cellular machinery to produce numerous copies of itself. As a result of this intensive replication process, the host cell becomes overwhelmed and eventually bursts, releasing new viral particles to infect additional cells. This cycle is characterized by the rapid proliferation of viral particles and the immediate destruction of the host, distinguishing it from other viral replication processes, such as the lysogenic cycle, where the viral DNA may integrate into the host DNA without causing immediate cell death.