A prophage replicates
A) independently of its host while the lytic genes are expressed.
B) independently of its host while the lytic genes are not expressed.
C) along with its host while the lytic genes are expressed.
D) along with its host while the lytic genes are not expressed.

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A prophage replicates along with its host cell's DNA, meaning that it does not replicate independently. During the lysogenic phase, the prophage is dormant and only the host's genes are being expressed. Therefore, the best choice is D: along with its host while the lytic genes are not expressed.

A Prophage Replicates