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Question
In the lysogenic cycle, what happens to the prophage genome when the lysogenic bacterium replicates its own chromosome?
Correct Answer
Option C is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The text explains, 'As a lysogenic bacterium replicates its own chromosome (e.g., during binary fission), the prophage genome is then passively replicated along with the host genome and passed on to all new daughter cells during cell division.'
Hint
The prophage remains latent and replicates along with the host.