Viral genomes must always be excised from the bacterial chromosome before viral components can be produced.

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Viral genomes do not need to be excised from the bacterial chromosome before viral components can be produced. In fact, some viruses may integrate their genome into the host chromosome and replicate along with the host DNA. Others may use the host machinery to transcribe and translate their genes without integrating into the genome.

Viral Genomes Must Always Be Excised from the Bacterial Chromosome