In Order to Synthesize Proteins, a Virus with a Genome

question 95

Multiple Choice

In order to synthesize proteins, a virus with a genome comprised of single-stranded negative-sense RNA _______.

• A) can directly translate its negative-sense RNA strand into proteins
• B) must use reverse transcriptase to make a negative-sense DNA strand first
• C) must use DNA polymerase to make a positive-sense DNA strand first
• D) must use its negative-sense strand as a template to make a positive-sense RNA

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Definitions:

Diploid Stage

A phase in an organism's life cycle where its cells contain two sets of chromosomes, one set inherited from each parent.

Adverse Environmental

Conditions or factors in the environment that can cause harm or negative effects on living organisms or ecosystems.

Sporophyte

The diploid, spore-producing phase in the life cycle of a plant that alternates with the haploid gametophyte phase.

Ovule

A plant structure in seed plants that develops into a seed after fertilization, containing a female gametophyte and the egg cell.