Imagine That a Researcher Discovers a New Type of Virus

question 16

Multiple Choice

Imagine that a researcher discovers a new type of virus. This virus contains single-stranded RNA with "negative" sense. Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding this virus?

• A)This virus must use reverse transcriptase to produce mRNA.
• B)Based on the presence of single-stranded RNA, this virus likely behaves as an adenovirus.
• C)According to the Baltimore system, this virus would be classified as a type VII virus.
• D)This virus will likely have a larger genome compared to a DNA-containing type II virus.
• E)None of the other answer options is correct.

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Definitions:

Cortex

The outer layer of various organs and systems in the body, such as the brain (cerebral cortex), responsible for higher order functions, including thought, memory, and sensory processing.

Endodermis

A layer of cells in the roots of land plants that acts as a selective barrier, regulating the passage of substances from the soil into the vascular system.

Xylem

The vascular tissue in plants responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.

Root Epidermis

The outermost layer of cells in the root of a plant, which absorbs water and nutrients from the soil.