Once the RNA genome of Qb is released into the host cell, which of the following describes the first step in the viral replication cycle?

A) Translation of the genome by viral ribosomes to produce proteins.
B) Translation of the genome by cellular ribosomes to produce proteins.
C) Replication of the genome by a viral enzyme.
D) Replication of the genome by a cellular enzyme.
E) Cleavage of the genome into two fragments.