Why Must the Microviruses Produce DsDNA Before Viral Genes Can

question 21

Multiple Choice

Why must the microviruses produce dsDNA before viral genes can be expressed?

• A) Only dsDNA can be packaged into virions.
• B) DsDNA is more stable than ssDNA.
• C) Only dsDNA is a substrate for transcription by the host RNA polymerase.
• D) Only dsDNA is a substrate for replication by the host DNA polymerase.
• E) The viral regulatory proteins can only bind to double-stranded DNA.

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