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If RNA extracted from a virus was injected into a host cell, the cell will not begin to make new viruses. TRUE FALSE

nevermind the answer is true

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Answer:

False

Step-by-step explanation:

The genetic material of a virus cannot replicate on its own , therefore it needs a host cell. Now, when the RNA of the virus is introduced into the host cell, the processes such as uncoating, replication, and assembly causes incorporation of genetic material of virus into the genetic material host cell, thereby causing replication of viral genome. Replication of viral genome is equivalent to formation of new viruses.

Hence, If RNA extracted from a virus was injected into a host cell, the cell will begin to make new viruses.

Therefore, the given statement is false

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