Multiple choice

The whole genome of which of the following viruses is translated in a polyprotein?

  1. Ebolavirus

  2. Flavivirus

  3. Tobacco mosaic virus

  4. T4 bacteriophage

  5. Human immunodeficiency virus

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B Correct answer
Explanation

The virion RNA is infectious and serves as both the genome and the viral messenger RNA. The whole genome is translated in a polyprotein, which is processed co- and post-translationally by host and viral proteases.