Which of the Following Explains Why There Is a Gap

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following explains why there is a gap in the DNA genome of hepatitis B virus?

• A) There is a segment of RNA that can't be removed from this region of the genome.
• B) There are proteins bound to the template that block the polymerase.
• C) The polymerase enzyme runs out of deoxynucleotide triphosphates.
• D) The complementary strand can't base pair in this region of the genome.
• E) This is where the genome integrates into the host chromosome.

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