Which of the Following May Explain Why Mimiviruses Encode a High

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may explain why mimiviruses encode a high number of DNA repair enzymes?

• A) Their host produces a large number of nucleases.
• B) The method used to replicate the viral genome introduces many mutations.
• C) During long periods between infections, they are exposed to UV light.
• D) During entry, the genome would be exposed to oxidizing conditions.
• E) Both "c" and "d" are correct.

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Definitions:

T-statistic

The t-statistic is a ratio calculated from the difference between a sample mean and a population mean, divided by the standard error of the mean.

Null

Often refers to a hypothesis which assumes no significant difference or effect in a statistical analysis.

Alpha

In statistics, the threshold probability of wrongly rejecting the null hypothesis, typically set at 0.05.

T-statistic

A ratio computed from the observed sample mean difference divided by the standard error of the mean, used in hypothesis testing.