Which statement about the lysogenic cycle of a bacteriophage is incorrect?

1. A Option A: The bacterium continues to live and reproduce normally
2. B Option B: The cycle may convert into lytic type resulting from environmental exposure
3. C Option C: Lysogenic bacteria may get infected by the related phage
4. D Option D: Phage DNA incorporated into the bacterial chromosome is called a prophage

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