10 Questions
Which strategy is employed by DNA viruses to synthesize their mRNA?
Alternative splicing
What is the function of RNA-dependent RNA polymerase in RNA viruses?
To replicate RNA genome
Which structure is formed during the assembly of enveloped viruses?
Cell membrane-derived envelope
What is the role of reverse transcriptase in retroviruses?
To transcribe RNA into DNA
How do viruses gain a competitive advantage in expressing their genome?
By stealing host mRNA caps
What is the function of proteolytic enzymes during the uncoating process of viral replication?
To release viral genome from the capsid
Which type of RNA is recognized by the eukaryotic host translational machinery?
Monocistronic RNA
What is the term for the process by which some RNA viruses, such as poliovirus, synthesize their mRNA?
Polyprotein
Which receptor is used by HIV to bind to host cells?
CD4
What is the function of DNA-dependent RNA polymerase in host cells?
To transcribe DNA into RNA
Test your knowledge of plant viruses and their entry mechanisms into plant cells. Learn about the different types of RNA viruses and their characteristics, including (+)ssRNA, (-)ssRNA, and dsRNA. Understand how they differ in their infection processes and initial events in the cell.
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