Which of the Following Describes the Primary Distinguishing Feature of the Prasinoviruses

question 6

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the primary distinguishing feature of the prasinoviruses?

• A) They have the largest virions of any known virus.
• B) They have the largest genome of any known virus.
• C) They produce more virions per round of replication than any known virus.
• D) They infect the smallest free-living eukaryotic cell.
• E) They only replicate inside the nucleus of their host cell.

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Definitions:

Lysosomes

Intracellular organelles present in many animal cells; contain a variety of hydrolytic enzymes.

Toxic Metabolic Waste

Harmful substances produced from the metabolic processes within organisms, which must be excreted or otherwise processed to avoid damage.

Lipid Metabolism

The process by which fats are synthesized and degraded in cellular metabolism.

Fatty Acid Metabolism

The biochemical processes involved in the synthesis and degradation of fatty acids, crucial for energy production and storage in living organisms.