Which of the Following Processes Within Viral Replication Is the Greatest

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following processes within viral replication is the greatest source of genetic variation in RNA virus populations?

• A) High mutation rate due to lack of proofreading of RNA genome replication errors.
• B) Transcription from the host cell RNA polymerase introduces numerous mutations.
• C) Capsid proteins from the host cell can replace the viral capsid.
• D) Viral RNA is translated by host cell ribosomes.

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