The Removal of the RNA Primer Leaves a Gap in the Newly

question 5

Multiple Choice

The removal of the RNA primer leaves a gap in the newly synthesized viral genomic DNA.How does the bacteriophage T7 solve this problem?

• A) It produces concatemers of the viral genome.
• B) It circularizes the viral genome.
• C) It uses a special DNA polymerase to fill in the gaps.
• D) It leaves the RNA as part of the packaged viral genome.
• E) It uses a protein as a primer instead of RNA.

---

Definitions:

French and Indian War

A conflict between Britain and France from 1754 to 1763 in North America, part of the larger Seven Years' War, involving various Native American tribes aligning with either side.

William Penn

An English Quaker leader and founder of the Province of Pennsylvania, the English North American colony and the future Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, known for implementing democratic principles and religious freedom.

Proclamation of 1763

A decree issued by King George III, restricting colonial expansion beyond the Appalachian Mountains to appease Native American tribes through the establishment of a Western boundary.

Geographical Area

A specific part of the Earth's surface identified by its physical location, boundaries, and characteristics.