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Bacteriophage: Lysogenic Phage Infections

18. Viruses, Viroids, & Prions / Bacteriophage: Lysogenic Phage Infections / Problem 2

During the lysogenic cycle of a bacteriophage, which of the following best describes the fate of the phage DNA?

A

The phage DNA is immediately degraded by the host's defense mechanisms.

B

The phage DNA replicates independently, causing the host cell to burst.

C

The phage DNA integrates into the host bacterium's chromosome, remaining dormant.

D

The phage DNA is expelled from the host cell, leading to no integration.

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