Multiple choice The whole genome of ___________ virus is translated in a polyprotein. Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) T4 bacteriophage Tobacco mosaic virus(TMV) Flavivirus 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.