Multiple choice

The whole genome of ___________ virus is translated in a polyprotein.

  1. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)

  2. T4 bacteriophage

  3. Tobacco mosaic virus(TMV)

  4. Flavivirus

  5. Ebolavirus

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D 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.