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The phenomenon where the presence of a prophage in the host cell alters the host bacterium's phenotype (e.g., by carrying toxin genes) is known as:
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The document defines this as 'This change in the host's phenotype due to the prophage is called lysogenic conversion or phage conversion.' It also gives examples like toxin genes in Vibrio cholerae.
Hint
This process involves a phage influencing host characteristics.