How Do Parvoviruses Solve the Problem of Replicating the Ends

question 8

Multiple Choice

How do parvoviruses solve the problem of replicating the ends of linear DNA molecules?

• A) They do not have a double-stranded DNA genome.
• B) They circularize their genome so that there are no ends.
• C) They use a covalently bound protein as a primer.
• D) They have self-complementary ends that serve as primers.
• E) They encode a special DNA polymerase that can replicate ends of DNA.

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Definitions:

Dominant Species

In a community, a species that as a result of its large biomass or abundance exerts a major influence on the distribution of populations of other species.

Common Species

A term referring to species that are frequently encountered within their habitat or geographical area, often well-adapted to living in human-altered environments.

Community

An assemblage of different populations that live together in a defined area and interact with each other.

Keystone Species

Species that have a disproportionately large effect on their natural environment relative to their abundance, often influencing both ecosystem structure and biodiversity.