Which of the following cytopathic effects is cytocidal?
A) antigenic changes
B) release of enzymes from lysosomes
C) giant cells
D) transformation
E) inclusion bodies

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The release of enzymes from lysosomes causes irreversible damage to the cell leading to cell death, making it a cytocidal effect. The other choices are cytopathic effects, but they are not necessarily cytocidal as they may not result in cell death.

Which of the Following Cytopathic Effects Is Cytocidal