26. In some cases involving bacteriophages, the viral DNA will insert itself into the bacterial DNA. Which of the following statements does not correctly describe this type of insertion? A) The inserted viral DNA is referred to as a prophage. B) The inserted viral DNA can leave the bacterial DNA. C) The inserted viral DNA is a part of the lysogenic cycle of replication. D) The inserted viral DNA can never leave the bacterial DNA and enter the lytic cycle.

26. In some cases involving bacteriophages, the viral DNA will insert itself into the bacterial DNA. Which of the following statements does not correctly describe this type of insertion? A) The inserted viral DNA is referred to as a prophage. B) The inserted viral DNA can leave the bacterial DNA. C) The inserted viral DNA is a part of the lysogenic cycle of replication. D) The inserted viral DNA can never leave the bacterial DNA and enter the lytic cycle.

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