Question

• phage attachment: the virus attaches to the ____ cell.• dna entry: the viruss ____ enters the host cell.• integration: instead of taking over immediately, the phage dna is integrated into the hosts own genome.• dna replication: when the host cell replicates its own dna, it also replicates the \hidden\ viral dna.• cell division: the host cell divides, passing the viral dna on to all resulting daughter cells.• bonus: eventually the virus will convert from lysogenic to lytic cycle!

Explanation:

These blanks relate to the lysogenic cycle of bacteriophages, a key concept in virology (a subfield of biology).

1. Phages first attach to the surface of a bacterial host cell.
2. The virus's genetic material (DNA, in this case) enters the host cell.

Answer:

• Phage Attachment: The virus attaches to the host bacterial cell.
• DNA Entry: The virus’s DNA enters the host cell.