In the Picornavirus Genome, There Are Several a Nucleotides Found

question 13

Multiple Choice

In the picornavirus genome, there are several A nucleotides found at the 3' end of both the positive and negative sense strands.How are these A nucleotides used in replication of the RNA genome?

• A) They function as the poly A tail for translation of both strands.
• B) They provide energy for the RNA-dependent RNA polymerase.
• C) They allow the genome strands to be easily separated.
• D) They basepair with the U nucleotide bound to the VPg protein.
• E) All of the above are correct.

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