Tobacco Mosaic Virus (TMV) Is an RNA Virus That Infects

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Multiple Choice

Tobacco mosaic virus (TMV) is an RNA virus that infects plants, especially those in the tobacco family. The virus attacks leaf cells and results in characteristic patterns of mottling and discoloration on the leaves. Because it is a retrovirus, which of the following are required to replicate the viral genetic material?

• A) transcription and translation
• B) transcription only
• C) transcription, translation, and reverse transcription
• D) reverse transcription and translation

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