Some Viruses Require an RNA-Dependent RNA Polymerase

question 54

Essay

Some viruses require an RNA-dependent RNA polymerase. What does that mean? Using the same vernacular, what would you call the host cell RNA polymerase (RNA pol)? What would you call reverse transcriptase (RTase)?

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Definitions:

Monopoly

A market structure characterized by a single seller, selling a unique product in the market without any close substitutes.

Price Taker

A market participant that accepts market prices as given and has no influence to alter the price of the good or service.

Buyer

A person or organization that purchases goods or services.

Law Of Demand

The economic principle stating that, all else being equal, as the price of a good or service decreases, consumer demand for it will increase, and vice versa.