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In a lytic infection, the virus enters the host cell, takes over the cell machinery to replicate itself, and then destroys the host cell to release new viral particles. In contrast, in a lysogenic infection, the viral DNA integrates into the host cell's DNA and remains dormant without causing immediate harm; the viral DNA can be activated to enter the lytic cycle under certain conditions.

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