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Dr. Hussam
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11/07/04 - 04:47 PM

Q Which virus requires both host DNA polymerase as well as host RNA polymerase to replicate? (Hint: DNA virus)

nadia_usmle
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11/07/04 - 08:41 PM

i think it is hepatitis B virus

Dr. Hussam
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11/09/04 - 06:12 PM

but hep B is the only virus that has DNA polymerase within its virion

nadia_usmle
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11/09/04 - 10:30 PM

yeah u r right..now i can remember what virus..i guess it is parvo virus.since it is SS..so host dna polymerase is required to make DS..right

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