What Is the Function of Host Factor During the Replication

question 23

Multiple Choice

What is the function of Host Factor during the replication of the Qb RNA genome?

• A) It delays the folding of the RNA into its final secondary structure.
• B) It makes the 3' end of the genome more accessible to the replicase enzyme.
• C) It adds a non-template A nucleotide to the 5' end of the minus strand.
• D) It facilitates binding of the replicase protein to the coat protein start codon.
• E) It prevents binding of the replicase enzyme to the 5' end of the genome.

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