When Used in a Description of Viruses, the Term Replication

Question

When used in a description of viruses, the term replication includes
A)the production of multiple copies of a virus by a host cell.
B)the copying of the viral DNA in a DNA virus.
C)the copying of the genomic RNA in an RNA virus.
D)All of these choices are correct.

Accepted Answer

Replication in viruses refers to the production of multiple copies of the virus by a host cell, which can involve the copying of the viral DNA in a DNA virus or the genomic RNA in an RNA virus. Therefore, all of the choices are correct.