6 Questions
What is the primary characteristic that distinguishes RNA viruses from DNA viruses?
The presence of RNA as their genetic material
Which of the following forms of RNA viruses is capable of directly acting as mRNA?
Positive-sense single-stranded RNA
What is the mechanism by which RNA viruses enter the host cell?
Fusion and endocytosis
What is the primary purpose of interrupting the viral replication cycle in developing therapeutic strategies?
To prevent the spread of RNA viruses to other cells
What is the term for the process by which the virus releases its RNA into the cytoplasm of the host cell?
Uncoating
What is the role of the host cell's machinery in the replication of RNA viruses?
To replicate the viral RNA
Learn about the characteristics of RNA and DNA viruses, including their genetic material, replication methods, and different forms. Understand the differences between ssRNA and dsRNA viruses and how they are classified.
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