A ________ frequently integrates into the host genome, forming prophages and utilizing a lysogenic cycle to manufacture new phages.
A) virulent phage
B) temperate phage
C) bacteria
D) eukaryotic cell

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A temperate phage is a type of bacteriophage that is able to integrate into the host genome and remain in a dormant state, only undergoing the lytic cycle and producing new phages under certain conditions. This process is known as lysogeny and the integrated phage is called a prophage. In contrast, a virulent phage can only undergo the lytic cycle and immediately lyses the host cell to release new phages. Bacteria and eukaryotic cells do not integrate phages into their genomes.

A ________ Frequently Integrates into the Host Genome, Forming Prophages