Chapter 19: 19-5TYU (page 412)
RNA viruses require their own supply of certain enzymes because
(A) host cells rapidly destroy the viruses.
(B) host cells lack enzymes that can replicate the viral genome.
(C) these enzymes translate viral mRNA into proteins.
(D) these enzymes penetrate host cell membranes.
Short Answer
(A) The statement 鈥渉ost cells rapidly destroy the viruses鈥 is false.
(B) The statement 鈥渉ost cells lack enzymes that can replicate the viral genome鈥 is true.
(C) The statement 鈥渢hese enzymes translate viral mRNA into proteins鈥 is false.
(D)The statement 鈥渢hese enzymes penetrate host cell membranes鈥 is false.
