Question

Mention the differences between virulent phages and temperate phages.

Answer 1

Virulent phages	Temperate phages
These are the phages which interact with the immune system.	These are the phages which do not interact with the immune system.
The viral infection results in the production of symptoms.	There are no symptoms observed in the infection for a long time.
Infects the other cells quickly after the viral particles enter and released from one cell.	There is a lag phase in the growth and proliferation of the viral particles in the cells
The host cells are killed after the infection. Eg: Influenza virus	The host cells are not killed after the infection. Eg: Cytomegalovirus