8. Bacteriophages, or simply phages, are the viruses that infect bacteria. Which of the following statements about current knowledge of phages is NOT correct? (A) The viral genome is enclosed by a protein-based structure called the capsid. (B) During the lysogenic cycle, phage DNA and viral structures are synthesized and assembled into prophages. (C) During the lytic cycle, bacterial cells lyse and release phages. (D) Bacterial cells defend against phage infection using the CRISPR-Cas system. (E) Phages provide an alternative strategy for treating antibiotic-resistant bacterial infections.