Which of the following statements describes the lysogenic cycle of lambda (λ) phage? a) after infection, the viral genes immediately turn the host cell into a lambda-producing factory, and the host cell then lyses. b) most of the prophage genes are activated by the product of a particular prophage gene. c) the phage genome replicates along with the host genome. d) the phage dna is copied and exits the cell as a phage.

The correct answer is option C which is, "The phage genome replicates along with the host genome".

Explanation:The lysogenic cycle of the viruses are described as the replication of the virus inside the cell without lysing the cell as a result of replication.It is a host guest relationship.In this cycle, only viral genome replicate as part of host genome and it does not form phage inside the cell and not exit the host cell.While lytic cycle of virus replication leads to the lysis of cell and release of phages from the cell.Hence the correct answer is option C.