While a prophage genome is integrated into the host cell chromosome,it is
A)latent
B)lysogenic
C)virulent
D)latent and lysogenic
E)latent,lysogenic,and virulent

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When a prophage genome is integrated into the host cell chromosome, the virus is in a latent state, meaning it is not causing disease, and the relationship is referred to as lysogenic because the virus can replicate along with the host cell without causing its destruction.

While a Prophage Genome Is Integrated into the Host Cell