A phage when viral DNA is incorporated into host DNA is referred to as:
Correct answer: C. Prophage
- A. T4 phage
- B. Provirus
- C. Prophage
- D. Bacteriophage
Explanation
The correct answer is C) prophage. A prophage is a phage genome that has been incorporated into the host cell's DNA. It is essentially a dormant phage that can be reactivated to cause an infection." "T4 phage," "provirus," and "bacteriophage" are all terms that refer to different types of viruses.
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