What is the term for the replication process in viruses where the viral genetic material integrates into the host's chromosome?

The replication process in viruses where the viral genetic material integrates into the host's chromosome is known as the lysogenic cycle. During this cycle, the virus does not immediately take over the host cell’s machinery to produce new viruses. Instead, it integrates its genetic material into the host's DNA, becoming a part of the host's genetic material. This can lead to the viral genes being replicated along with the host cell's DNA when the host cell divides. The integrated viral DNA, called a prophage when referring to bacteriophages, can remain dormant for extended periods, allowing it to be passed on to daughter cells during cell division. This process is distinct from others such as binary fission, which refers to a type of asexual reproduction in prokaryotes, or conjugation, which is a method of genetic exchange between bacterial cells. Endospore formation is a survival mechanism for certain bacteria, allowing them to withstand harsh conditions, rather than a replication or integration process like that seen in lysogenic viral infections.