What would the result be if a drug that blocks the action of polymerase was introduced into a virus-infected organism?
A) The virus would not be able to enter new host cells.
B) The viral proteins would not be made and the virus would not be able to reproduce.
C) The newly formed virions (virus particles) would be unable to leave the host cell.
D) Viral proteins and viral DNA particles would not be able to be assembled.
Answer: B
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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.
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