A bacteriophage that is capable of entering either a lytic or lysogenic cycle is called a(n) ________.
A) virulent bacteriophage
B) episome
C) plaque -forming unit
D) temperate bacteriophage
E) plasmid

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A temperate bacteriophage can enter either the lytic or lysogenic cycle, allowing it to integrate its genome into the host's DNA and remain dormant before eventually entering the lytic cycle.

A Bacteriophage That Is Capable of Entering Either a Lytic