JoVE for Middle & High Schools on Instagram: "Teach the Lytic Cycle with Clear, Visual Science This JoVE video shows how bacteriophages infect bacteria and reproduce through the lytic cycle. • Explains phage structure, DNA injection, and host cell lysis • Illustrates each stage of viral replication in action • Aligned with state standards for infectious agents and molecular biology JoVE helps students visualize how a single virus creates hundreds more. 👉 Book a 15-minute demo to explore JoVE’s