All of the Following Are Facts About Hepatitis C Virus

question 5

Multiple Choice

All of the following are facts about hepatitis C virus (HCV) EXCEPT:

• A) HCV is a (+) strand RNA virus, which requires RNA-dependent RNA polymerases for viral genome replication.
• B) Its RNA genome starts with a 5' internal ribosome entry site (IRES), which facilitates initiation of translation.
• C) The HCV virion binds host receptors at or near a tight junction and becomes endocytosed.
• D) Host ribosome translates (+) strand RNA to one polyprotein, which is then cleaved to individual HCV proteins in endoplasmic reticulum.
• E) New HCV progenies are transferred exclusively through a tight junction to infect other host cells.

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Definitions:

Mammography

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Breast Cancer

A malignant tumor that originates in the cells of the breast, potentially leading to life-threatening growths if not treated.

Neutral Atom

An atom that has an equal number of protons and electrons, resulting in no overall electric charge.

Protons

Subatomic particles found in the nucleus of atoms, with a positive electric charge.