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B) Sometimes an environmental signal can trigger a switchover from the lysogenic to the lytic cycle.
C) The lysogenic cycle always occurs inside of host cells.
D) The lysogenic cycle typically results in the rapid lysis of all infected cells.


Answer: D

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