Term for bacteriophages that have the ability to either cause a lytic infection or integrate their genome into the host cell chromosome after entry into the host cell.

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Lysogenic phages have the ability to integrate their genome into the host cell chromosome and remain dormant (prophage) without causing cell lysis. However, they may switch to the lytic cycle and cause cell lysis under certain conditions. Virulent phages cause only a lytic infection, while transposable and cytopathic phages are not recognized scientific terms. Retro-phage is also not a recognized scientific term.

Term for Bacteriophages That Have the Ability to Either Cause