What is the term for the phage life cycle where the phage remains dormant within the bacterial host?

The term for the phage life cycle where the phage remains dormant within the bacterial host is "lysogenic." In this cycle, the viral DNA integrates into the bacterial chromosome and becomes a prophage. During this dormant phase, the phage DNA is replicated along with the host's DNA whenever the bacterium divides, allowing the viral genetic material to pass on to daughter cells without causing harm to the host. This cycle can persist for a long time before the phage may switch to the lytic cycle, where it takes control of the host's cellular machinery to produce new virions and ultimately cause cell lysis. In contrast, lysis refers to the active process of the cell bursting and releasing new viruses, which occurs during the lytic cycle, while macromolecule is not relevant in this context but refers to large, complex molecules, such as proteins or nucleic acids.