The Following Steps Occur During Biosynthesis of a + Strand

question 18

Multiple Choice

The following steps occur during biosynthesis of a + strand RNA virus. What is the third step?

• A) synthesis of viral proteins
• B) synthesis of + strand RNA
• C) penetration and uncoating
• D) synthesis of - strand RNA
• E) attachment

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Definitions:

Dissolved Salts

Ionic substances that are broken down into constituent ions in a solution, primarily found in bodies of water.

Brackish Water

Water that has more salt than freshwater but less than seawater, often resulting from the mixing of sea and freshwater.

Waterless Conditions

Environments or situations characterized by a lack of water or moisture.

Fecal Matter

Solid or semisolid waste material from the digestive tract that is expelled through the anus during defecation.