With respect to bacteria, the term "lysogeny" refers to
A) the stable integration of bacteriophage DNA into the bacterial chromosome.
B) the excision of bacteriophage DNA from the bacterial chromosome.
C) the lysing of a bacterium by a bacteriophage.
D) mutation induced by a bacteriophage.
E) the reciprocal exchange of genetic material between a bacteriophage and a bacterium.

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Lysogeny refers to the process where bacteriophage DNA integrates into the bacterial chromosome, and the resulting bacterium is referred to as a lysogen. This integration is stable and can be passed on through cell division.

With Respect to Bacteria, the Term "Lysogeny" Refers to