In the lytic cycle, the virus attaches to the host cell and injects its DNA or RNA into the cell. The virus then uses the host cell's machinery to replicate and produce more viruses, eventually causing the host cell to burst open (lyse) and release the new viruses to infect other cells. This cycle is relatively short and results in the immediate destruction of the host cell.
In the lysogenic cycle, the virus DNA integrates into the host cell's DNA, remaining dormant for a period of time. The host cell continues to replicate normally, with the virus DNA being copied along with the host cell DNA. Under certain triggers, such as stress or environmental changes, the virus DNA may become active and enter the lytic cycle, causing the host cell to burst open and release new viruses. The lysogenic cycle allows the virus to coexist with the host cell for an extended period of time before becoming active.
this cycle is longer and has a dormant stage and the virus DNA combines with the host DNA.
this cycle is short and takes over the host cell's DNA.
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Lytic Cycle
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Lysogenic Cycle
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