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What is a characteristic of positive sense RNA viruses?
The genetic material is viral mRNA that encodes for proteins
Which of the following viruses is an example of a negative sense RNA virus?
Influenza virus
What is a characteristic of negative sense RNA viruses?
The genome needs to be transcribed into positive sense RNA
What is the function of RNA-dependent RNA polymerase in negative sense RNA viruses?
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Which of the following is a type of single-stranded RNA virus?
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What is the primary difference between positive and negative sense RNA viruses?
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What is the name of the strand that can be readily translated into proteins in positive sense RNA viruses?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of positive sense RNA viruses?
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