Which is incorrect about prophages?

A. replicated with host DNA and passed on to progeny
B. present when the virus is in lysogeny
C. always lyse the host cells
D. formed when viral DNA enters the bacterial chromosome
E. occur when temperate phages enter host cells


Answer: C

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