Bunyavirus MRNAs Can Be Translated While They Are Still Being

question 15

Multiple Choice

Bunyavirus mRNAs can be translated while they are still being transcribed by the viral RNA polymerase.Why has this been shown to be important for this group of viruses?

• A) Transcription prevents premature termination of translation.
• B) Translation prevents premature termination of transcription.
• C) It allows the virus to use attenuation as a regulatory mechanism.
• D) The virus can translate the structural protein on the rough ER ribosomes.
• E) It prevents cellular ribosomes from translating cellular mRNAs.

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