For most T-even phages,the nucleic acid enters the host cell but the capsid is left outside.

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This is true for most T-even phages (such as T4). The nucleic acid (DNA) enters the host cell but the capsid is left outside. This process is facilitated by the phage tail fibers, which attach to specific receptors on the bacterial cell surface and initiate the injection of the DNA into the cell. Once inside, the DNA can begin replication and eventually lead to the lysis of the host cell and release of new phage particles.

For Most T-Even Phages,the Nucleic Acid Enters the Host Cell