Poxviruses are unusual among DNA viruses because their replication cycles takes place entirely in the host cell cytoplasm. How can these viruses carry out genome replication and transcription of viral genes without going to the nucleus? Briefly explain.

Poxviruses are unusual among DNA viruses because their replication cycles takes place entirely in the host cell cytoplasm. How can these viruses carry out genome replication and transcription of viral genes without going to the nucleus? Briefly explain.

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Chapter17: The Immune System And Disease

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