Which of the following statements regarding retroviruses is FALSE? A)  a cellular enzyme converts the RNA genome into DNA B)  double-stranded DNA is transcribed into mRNA by cellular enzymes C)  retroviral genomes consist of positive-sense RNA D)  the virus commonly integrates into the host chromosome as a provirus E)  viral RNA enters the nucleus F)  ALL of these statements are TRUE

Biology (MindTap Course List)
11th Edition
ISBN:9781337392938
Author:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Chapter24: Viruses And Subviral Agents
Section: Chapter Questions
Problem 10TYU: Arrange the following list into the correct sequence for part of the cycle of a retrovirus: 1. dsDNA...
icon
Related questions
Question
100%

Which of the following statements regarding retroviruses is FALSE?

A)  a cellular enzyme converts the RNA genome into DNA

B)  double-stranded DNA is transcribed into mRNA by cellular enzymes

C)  retroviral genomes consist of positive-sense RNA

D)  the virus commonly integrates into the host chromosome as a provirus

E)  viral RNA enters the nucleus

F)  ALL of these statements are TRUE 

Expert Solution
trending now

Trending now

This is a popular solution!

steps

Step by step

Solved in 2 steps

Blurred answer
Knowledge Booster
Viral infections
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, biology and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.
Similar questions
  • SEE MORE QUESTIONS
Recommended textbooks for you
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology (MindTap Course List)
Biology
ISBN:
9781337392938
Author:
Eldra Solomon, Charles Martin, Diana W. Martin, Linda R. Berg
Publisher:
Cengage Learning