Which of the following represents the correct order of steps in a typical virus replication cycle?
A) maturation → adsorption → penetration → release
B) adsorption → penetration → release → maturation
C) adsorption → penetration → synthesis → maturation
D) adsorption → penetration → maturation → synthesis

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The correct order of steps in a typical virus replication cycle is adsorption (attachment of the virus to the host cell), penetration (entry of the virus into the host cell), synthesis (replication of viral nucleic acids and synthesis of viral proteins), and maturation (assembly and packaging of new virions). Release (exit of the newly formed virions from the host cell) is not always a distinct step and can occur concurrently with the maturation step. Option A is incorrect because maturation occurs after replication and assembly. Option B is incorrect because release occurs after maturation. Option D is incorrect because synthesis occurs before maturation. Therefore, the correct answer is Choice C.

Which of the Following Represents the Correct Order of Steps