Viruses Reproduce Inside a Host Cell Because

Question

Viruses reproduce inside a host cell because
A)viruses package DNA from the host-cell genome into the virus particle.
B)viruses need host-cell reverse transcriptase to convert its RNA into DNA.
C)viruses use host-cell ribosomes to produce viral coat proteins.
D)all viruses must insert their genomes into the host-cell genome in order to be replicated.

Accepted Answer

Viruses cannot reproduce on their own and therefore need to hijack host cells to produce new virus particles. They do this by using the host-cell machinery, including ribosomes, to produce viral proteins and replicate their genetic material. Viruses do not insert their entire genomes into the host-cell genome, and while some viruses do use reverse transcriptase to convert their RNA into DNA (such as retroviruses), this is not the sole reason for their replication within a host cell.