When Studying the Replication of Viroids and Hepatitis Delta Virus

question 12

Multiple Choice

When studying the replication of viroids and hepatitis delta virus, which of the following allows scientists to distinguish which of the three cellular RNA polymerases is required?

• A) The sub-cellular location of each RNA polymerase.
• B) Whether the polymerase requires an RNA primer or not.
• C) Whether the polymerase can synthesize mRNAs or not.
• D) Whether the polymerase will use an RNA molecule as a template.
• E) The sensitivity of the RNA polymerase to the toxin a-amanitin.

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Definitions:

Waking Consciousness

A state of consciousness during which an individual is alert and aware of their thoughts, feelings, and perceptions from the external world.

Altered State

Refers to a state of consciousness that is significantly different from a normative waking beta wave state, such as those induced by meditation, drugs, or hypnosis.

Preconscious State

A part of the mind that contains thoughts and feelings that are not currently in conscious awareness but can be accessed by attention.

Theories of Dreams

Various models and explanations about why dreams occur and what they mean, ranging from psychoanalytic interpretations to neurobiological theories.