As an experiment, you infect bacteria with an unknown virus to see how the virus affects the bacteria. After a few days, you notice that the bacterial population is growing normally and that the cells appear healthy. Assuming that the infection occurred successfully, what can you conclude from your observations?
A)The virus is a bacteriophage that is reproducing via the lytic cycle.
B)The virus is a retrovirus that is reproducing via the lytic cycle.
C)The virus is a bacteriophage that is reproducing via the lysogenic cycle.
D)The virus is a retrovirus that is reproducing via the lysogenic cycle.

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The virus is likely a bacteriophage reproducing via the lysogenic cycle, where the viral DNA integrates into the bacterial genome without killing the host cells, allowing the bacteria to grow normally.

As an Experiment, You Infect Bacteria with an Unknown Virus