Which of the Following May Be a Factor in Explaining

question 7

Multiple Choice

Which of the following may be a factor in explaining why viral ssRNA genomes are not usually as long as the dsDNA genomes?

• A) It is much more difficult to package a large ssRNA genome into a capsid.
• B) Long ssRNA molecules form too many secondary structures that inhibit replication.
• C) Long RNA genomes are difficult to translate.
• D) Long RNA genomes are difficult to transcribe.
• E) Long pieces of RNA are easily broken by mechanical damage.

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