Which of the Following Describes the Major Function of the Proteins

question 27

Multiple Choice

Which of the following describes the major function of the proteins made from the $\alpha$ genes of herpes simplex virus?

• A)Replication of the viral DNA.
• B)Assembly of the capsid.
• C)Regulation of viral gene expression.
• D)Inhibition of the production of antibodies.
• E)Formation of the tegument and envelope.

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Definitions:

Fitness Gains

An increase in an organism's genetic contribution to the next generation, often through survival and reproductive success.

Deceitful Signal

A type of communication in the animal kingdom where an organism sends a misleading signal to benefit itself at the expense of another.

Honest Signaling

A concept in evolutionary biology where signals, often used in mate selection, reliably indicate the fitness or quality of the signaler.

Deceitful Signaling

A form of communication in the animal kingdom where an organism sends a misleading signal to benefit itself at the expense of another.