Why is Smallpox is a notable exception to the general replication scheme of DNA viruses?

a. It is a single-stranded DNA virus.
b. It is a retrovirus
c. It has prepackaged virally encoded enzymes and replicates in the cytoplasm
d. It replicates only in the nucleus.
e. None of the answers are correct


Ans: c. It has prepackaged virally encoded enzymes and replicates in the cytoplasm

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What will be an ideal response?

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Fill in the blank with the appropriate word.

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