Question:
What are the three genes in a typical retrovirus?
Author: Noura Al shalanAnswer:
A typical retrovirus has three genes: gag, pol, and env. •Gag and Pol proteins are translated from a full-length transcript of the genome. •Translation of Pol requires a frameshift by the ribosome. •Env is translated from a separate mRNA that is generated by splicing.
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