What Is a Possible Explanation for Why SsDNA Viruses Have

question 10

Multiple Choice

What is a possible explanation for why ssDNA viruses have genomes less that 10kb in size?

• A) ssDNA is not as physically stable as dsDNA.
• B) ssDNA is not transcribed by host cells.
• C) ssDNA can form hairpin structures because of base-pairing.
• D) Larger pieces of ssDNA can not be replicated.
• E) Larger pieces of ssDNA can not easily enter the host cell.

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