[Solved] In addition to encoding enzymes and proteins directly involved in replicating the viral genome, herpes simplex virus also encodes thymidine kinase and ribonucleotide reductase, which are absolutely required for infection of neurons.Which of the following explains what role these proteins play? A) They phosphorylate cellular proteins, which force the neuron into S phase. B) They increase the pool of nucleotide triphosphates required for DNA replication. C) They phosphorylate the tegument proteins before they are packaged into the virion. D) They cleave the concatemers of the viral DNA as they are being packaged into capsids. E) They help assemble the DNA replication complex on the viral origin. Microscope: An instrument used to see objects that are too small for the naked eye, expanding our understanding of microscopic worlds. Condenser: A device or unit used to condense a substance from its gaseous to liquid state, commonly found in HVAC systems, refrigeration, and laboratory apparatus. Iris: The colored part of the eye that controls the size of the pupil and the amount of light reaching the retina. Substage: In microscopy, the part of the microscope below the stage, often housing the illuminator and condenser, used to adjust the intensity and focus of light on the specimen.