Which of the Following Statements Is FALSE Regarding Viral Genomes

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding viral genomes?

• A) Viral genomes tend to be extremely compact and compressed.
• B) DNA-based viruses have genomes comparable in size to most prokaryotes.
• C) Because viruses replicate many times within a host cell, their capsules must be very small, which constrains the amount of genetic material that can be contained inside.
• D) Most viruses undergo strong natural selection for rapid replication.

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