What Distinguishes a Satellite Virus from a Satellite Nucleic Acid

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Multiple Choice

What distinguishes a satellite virus from a satellite nucleic acid?

• A) A satellite virus encodes its own capsid protein while a satellite nucleic acid does not.
• B) A satellite virus packages its own replication protein while a satellite nucleic acid does not.
• C) A satellite virus requires a helper virus while a satellite nucleic acid does not.
• D) Genomes of satellite viruses are smaller than those of satellite nucleic acids.
• E) Satellite viruses do not encode any proteins while satellite nucleic acids do.

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Definitions:

Chair Conformation

A term used in organic chemistry to describe the most stable conformation of cyclohexane, resembling a chair, which minimizes steric hindrance and sets the stage for discussions on stereochemistry.

Substituted Cyclohexane

A cyclohexane molecule in which one or more of the hydrogen atoms have been replaced by another atom or group of atoms, affecting its chemical and physical properties.

Bromine

A halogen element symbolized by Br, known for its reddish-brown color and usage in various chemical reactions as a brominating agent.

Elimination Product

A compound resulting from the removal of elements of a smaller molecule from a larger molecule, typically water from an alcohol to form an alkene.