What Is Surprising About the Observation That a Cellular RNA

question 15

Multiple Choice

What is surprising about the observation that a cellular RNA polymerase copies the viroid genome?

• A) RNA polymerases usually require a pre-existing RNA primer.
• B) RNA polymerases usually transcribe from a DNA template.
• C) RNA polymerases don't usually synthesize DNA.
• D) RNA polymerases don't usually initiate synthesis from a protein primer.
• E) RNA polymerases are not found in the cytoplasm of the host cell.

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