17. Viruses
Viruses
Multiple Choice
Multiple ChoiceWhen comparing DNA and RNA viruses, which mutate more quickly, and why?
A
They all mutate at the same rate.
B
DNA viruses because they usually have larger genomes and thus more loci for mutations to occur
C
DNA viruses because the host cell's proofreading enzymes do not work on viral DNA
D
RNA viruses because RNA is single-stranded and thus more prone to mutations
E
RNA viruses because no proofreading is done on RNA molecules
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