Which of the following is a true statement regarding lysogeny?
A. It halts the viral life cycle because the phage genes are no longer replicated.
B. The host bacterial cell is lysed once the phage genome is integrated.
C. The host bacterial cell acquires new characteristics that are often detrimental to humans.
D. Once the phage genome is integrated into the host cell, it remains there permanently.
Answer: C
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