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Proviruses and prophages are similar in that they both insert their genetic material into the nucleus of the host cell. Prophages do this in bacteria only, and can also convert to lytic reproduction. In lytic reproduction the genetic material leaves the nucleus as the cell is destroyed. In proviral reproduction the genetic material will permanently remain in the nucleus.

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