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question 31

Multiple Choice

Please use the following information to answer the question(s) below.
In 1971, David Baltimore described a scheme for classifying viruses based on how the virus produces mRNA. Table 17.1 shows the results of testing five viruses (A-E) for nuclease sensitivity , the ability of the viral genome to act as an mRNA, and the presence (+) or absence (-) of each virus's own polymerase. Table 17.1
-Based on Table 17.1, which virus meets the Baltimore requirements for a retrovirus?

• A) A
• B) B
• C) C
• D) D
• E) E

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