In polio virus replication, the function of the antisense (- strand) RNA is to __________.
a. serve as a template for the production of sense (+ strand) RNA
b. enhance the pathogenicity of the viral toxins
c. become incorporated into the capsid proteins
d. be translated for the production of capsid proteins
e. allow a virus to enter the nucleus
Ans: a. serve as a template for the production of sense (+ strand) RNA
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