In Contrast to Positive SsRNA Viruses Such as Coronaviruses and Polioviruses

question 55

Multiple Choice

In contrast to positive ssRNA viruses such as coronaviruses and polioviruses, the genome of retroviruses

• A) lacks genes encoding for tRNA primers.
• B) must first integrate into the hostʹs genome before transcription.
• C) is negative ssRNA.
• D) lacks ribonuclease activity.

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