When a virus enters a lysogenic phase, it means
A)the virus is integrated into the DNA of the host cell and is latent.
B)the virus is bursting through the host cell membrane.
C)the virus is starting biosynthesis of its nucleic acid.
D)the virus will remain in circulation and not continue infecting its host.
E)the number of viruses in the host is decreasing as the immune system becomes effective.

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When a virus enters a lysogenic phase, it means it has integrated its genetic material into the DNA of the host cell and is latent, which allows the virus to remain in the host for an extended period without causing disease symptoms until the lysogenic cycle is activated and it re-enters the lytic phase.

When a Virus Enters a Lysogenic Phase, It Means