BIO by M Tahir ( Lecturer Al Azhar ) virus chapter
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During classification based on nucleic acid, a virus containing negative-sense single-stranded RNA requires

A. Direct translation by host ribosomes
B. Conversion into complementary positive-sense RNA before translation
C. DNA synthesis before infection
D. Reverse transcription immediately after entry

📝 Explanation

Negative-sense RNA cannot be translated directly. It must first be converted into positive-sense RNA by viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase.

📖 Additional Information

  • Direct translation by host ribosomes
  • Conversion into complementary positive-sense RNA before translation
  • DNA synthesis before infection
  • Reverse transcription immediately after entry

Negative-sense RNA cannot be translated directly. It must first be converted into positive-sense RNA by viral RNA-dependent RNA polymerase.

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