Viruses that become established as stable parts of the host cell genome are called
A)lethal.
B)potent.
C)temperate.
D)virulent.
E)latent.

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Viruses that become established as stable parts of the host cell genome are called temperate. They do not actively replicate, and the viral genome is passed on to daughter cells each time the host cell divides, becoming part of the host's own genetic material.

Viruses That Become Established as Stable Parts of the Host