Which statement is true regarding a bacteriophage in the lysogenic cycle? A) The bacteriophage can exit the lysogenic state depending on the condition of the host cell. B) While in this cycle, it would cause no harm to the host cell. C) As the host cell divides, the bacteriophage genome will be present in all of the host cell's progeny. D) It would become a prophage. E) All are true statements.
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B) While in this cycle, it would cause no harm to the host cell - This is also true, as the bacteriophage's genetic material is integrated into the host cell's genome without causing immediate damage or lysis. C) As the host cell divides, the bacteriophage Show more…
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