A Phage in a Repressed Stage is Referred to as A(n)

Question

A phage in a repressed stage is referred to as a(n)
A)antiphage.
B)prophage.
C)virulent phage.
D)latent phage.

Accepted Answer

A phage in a repressed stage is called a prophage. This stage occurs when the phage genome integrates into the host bacterium's chromosome and remains dormant until it is activated to enter the lytic cycle.