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What is a characteristic of positive sense RNA viruses?
What is a characteristic of positive sense RNA viruses?
- The genome needs to be transcribed into negative sense RNA
- The replication occurs with the aid of DNA polymerase
- The genetic material is the antisense strand of the viral mRNA
- The genetic material is viral mRNA that encodes for proteins (correct)
Which of the following viruses is an example of a negative sense RNA virus?
Which of the following viruses is an example of a negative sense RNA virus?
- Coxsackie virus
- Echovirus
- Influenza virus (correct)
- Polio virus
What is a characteristic of negative sense RNA viruses?
What is a characteristic of negative sense RNA viruses?
- The genome can be directly translated into proteins
- The genome is double-stranded
- The genome needs to be transcribed into positive sense RNA (correct)
- The genome is single-stranded DNA
What is the function of RNA-dependent RNA polymerase in negative sense RNA viruses?
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?
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?
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?
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?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of positive sense RNA viruses?
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