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1. What happens to the host cell in the
lysogenic cycle?

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In a lysogenic cycle, the phage genome also enters the cell through attachment and penetration. ... During the lysogenic cycle, instead of killing the host, the phage genome integrates into the bacterial chromosome and becomes part of the host. The integrated phage genome is called a prophage.

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During the lysogenic cycle, the bacteria will enter the prophage and use its chromosomes to reproduce. This will continue until it eventually becomes the lytic cycle.

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