RNA viruses require their own supply of certain enzymes because Select one: А. these enzymes penetrate host cell membranes. В. these enzymes cannot be made in host cells. С. host cells lack enzymes that can replicate the viral genome. D. these enzymes translate viral mRNA into proteins. E. host cells rapidly destroy the viruses.

RNA viruses require their own supply of certain enzymes because Select one: А. these enzymes penetrate host cell membranes. В. these enzymes cannot be made in host cells. С. host cells lack enzymes that can replicate the viral genome. D. these enzymes translate viral mRNA into proteins. E. host cells rapidly destroy the viruses.

Biology Today and Tomorrow without Physiology (MindTap Course List)

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Author:Cecie Starr, Christine Evers, Lisa Starr

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Chapter10: Biotechnology

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