The process in which the phage is called a prophage is known as which of the following?

Explanation

The process in which a phage (bacteriophage) integrates its genetic material into the host bacterium's chromosome and becomes a part of it is known as lysogeny. The phage in this integrated state is referred to as a prophage. Lysogeny is a part of the life cycle of certain bacteriophages, where the viral genome becomes dormant within the host cell's chromosome. During lysogeny, the prophage is replicated along with the host cell's DNA as the cell divides. Under certain conditions, the prophage may exit the host chromosome and enter the lytic cycle, where it becomes active and produces new virus particles.