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

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Viruses that become established as stable parts of the host cell genome are called temperate, as they do not always cause cell lysis but can instead integrate themselves into the host DNA and remain dormant until later reactivation. Choice A (lethal) and D (virulent) imply that the viruses are actively causing harm or death to the host cells, which may not be the case for temperate viruses. Choice B (potent) is not specifically related to the nature of the virus in question.

Viruses That Become Established as Stable Parts of the Host